Smollett left the scene and took himself to a hospital, where he was treated but said to be in good condition.
His manager has told authorities that he heard the assailant say “this is MAGA country” during the attack.
After his attack, the news went viral and was received with mixed reactions as some said the viral story was a hoax.
Actor Jussie Smollett has told fans that he is “OK” and working with police after he was assaulted in Chicago this week in what has been described as a potential hate crime.