According to Fox News, a Trump administration official was physically assaulted by a “deranged leftist” at the U.N. General Assembly this week. The outlet reports that the incident happened to an official working in international relations for the Department of Health and Human Services. “An HHS official was followed into a bathroom, recorded, physically assaulted and verbally accosted by a deranged leftist at the UN who somehow entered the venue past multiple layers of security,” White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told Fox News Digital. “Thankfully, the official is safe, and the lunatic was arrested, but this is part of a disturbing and dangerous set of failures by the UN after their sabotage of President Trump ahead of and during his speech,” Kelly added. JUST IN: A Trump administration official was physically assaulted inside the United Nations Thursday afternoon during the gathering of the UN General Assembly, FOX News Digital has learned. "An HHS official was followed into a bathroom, recorded, physically assaulted and… pic.twitter.com/AeGOXsx749 — Fox News (@FoxNews) September 27, 2025 More from Fox News: Kelly told Fox News Digital that the U.S. Secret Service will investigate “how this violent protester was admitted into a major national security event.” A source familiar told Fox News Digital that the individual has been charged with assault, aggravated harassment, attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon. The individual was released from custody at 7:30 p.m. Friday night, the source said. The individual is expected in court next on Nov. 13. “The UN must answer why these highly concerning incidents continue to happen against the president and his staff,” Kelly said. “We are outraged that a member of the U.S. delegation was physically assaulted inside of UN Headquarters the afternoon of September 25,” a U.S. UN spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “This attack must be addressed swiftly, and consequences must be felt.” The spokesperson told Fox News Digital that “the UN itself recognizes that it has lost its way.” “The official, who was supporting HHS Secretary RFK Jr., told Fox News she was followed by a woman screaming ‘fascist’ and ‘Nazi’ while shining a bright light in her face,” Mario Nawfal wrote. “The woman followed her into a bathroom stall, putting a camera over the door while continuing to scream. The incident lasted approximately 10 minutes before the official escaped,” he added. HHS OFFICIAL ASSAULTED IN UN BATHROOM BY "DERANGED LEFTIST" A Trump administration HHS official was followed into a bathroom, physically assaulted and verbally harassed at the United Nations Thursday during the UN General Assembly. The official, who was supporting HHS… pic.twitter.com/aF1ObsTP9h — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 27, 2025 The National News Desk provided further info: A 62-year-old woman was arrested Friday after a member of the Trump administration was physically assaulted inside the United Nations during the U.N. General Assembly in New York, according to authorities. In a statement obtained by The National News Desk, the New York Police Department identified the suspect as Patricia Schuh. She was charged with assault and harassment. Police said the incident occurred at the event Thursday shortly before 6 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a 41-year-old female with complaints of pain and swelling to their face and right eye. The victim was treated on scene by EMS. The investigation remains ongoing,” police said.