Shocking Attack at Sundance: Congressman Maxwell Frost Punched, Suspect Arrested

Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost was reportedly assaulted during a private CAA party at the Sundance Film Festival, and the alleged attacker has been arrested.

According  Park City Police responded to High West Saloon just after midnight on Saturday following reports of an assault at the invite-only event. Authorities say Christian Young had previously been turned away for not having an invitation but unlawfully entered the party.

Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face. He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested and I am okay.

Thank you to the venue security and… https://t.co/Nhpj5rl3JO

— Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) January 24, 2026

Once inside, Christian Young allegedly assaulted Congressman Frost and a female guest. Authorities report that Young crashed the party by sneaking in through an alternate entrance during CAA’s annual Sundance kickoff for filmmakers, agents, and industry executives.

The incident reportedly began in a restroom, where Young caused a disturbance and made racially charged statements, including expressing pride in being “white.” He then allegedly exited the restroom and punched Frost. Venue security detained Young until police arrived.

Christian Young was arrested and booked on charges of aggravated battery and two counts of simple assault, each subject to a sentencing enhancement.

Hours later, Congressman Maxwell Frost confirmed on X that he had been the victim, writing that the suspect told him President Donald Trump was going to deport him before punching him. Frost added that the man was heard screaming racist remarks as he fled the scene.

“The individual was arrested, and I am okay,” Frost wrote, thanking venue security and Park City police for their response.