Rep. Maxwell Frost was punched and racially assaulted at a Sundance Film Festival event in Park City, Utah, and the suspect was arrested.

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-FL, said he was punched and subjected to racist remarks at a CAA party during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Friday night. The suspect, a white man who reportedly sneaked in through an alternate entrance, was arrested by Park City Police after allegedly shouting racial slurs and threatening to deport Frost, referencing former President Trump. Frost, who was unharmed, thanked security and law enforcement for their response. The incident occurred near a restroom area around midnight, and the suspect remains in custody, though no further details have been released by authorities or CAA. The festival, which is set to move to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027, continues amid heightened attention on safety and inclusivity.