On Tuesday Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Smollett reported that two men approached him and began shouting racial and homophobic slurs while he was walking here around 2 a.m. According to the police account, they then struck him in the face and poured an unknown chemical substance on him before one wrapped a rope around his neck.
While, Officials said that Smollett went to Northwestern Memorial hospital. Police said he was being treated and was in good condition. Detectives were gathering security video from nearby businesses. It was reported that the two men shouted "This is Maga country" after putting a noose around his neck and pouring bleach on him.
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US President Donald Trump's election campaign slogan in 2016 is "Maga" stands for "Make America Great Again". A number of celebrities voiced support for the actor after the attack. Musician John Legend wrote on Twitter "Sending love to Jussie and the Smollett family after this horrific attack. We support you and pray that you find peace and justice,"
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