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President Trump Rallies in South Carolina for Sen. Darline Graham, Prompting Protesters and Punches
Trump compared the protester to Evander Holyfield after at least four interruptions, turning the clash into a rally line for supporters.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump praised a supporter who punched a protester at a Clemson, South Carolina rally, comparing the assailant to Evander Holyfield, who was present as a guest speaker.
- Four-Time heavyweight champion Holyfield joined Trump to encourage Republican turnout at next month's midterms, marking his third Black sports legend appearance this month on the campaign trail.
- As Trump railed against immigration, cameras captured an audience member punching a heckler, prompting the president to say, "That was incredible," and claim the protester "got whacked, man."
- Critics denounced the president's response as "depraved" and "disturbing," questioning the President of the United States's jubilation over an American being punched in the face by a supporter.
- Trump separately lauded Holyfield's boxing career, claiming he routinely fought men 30 to 50 pounds heavier, while social media users noted the two figures share ear injury histories.
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‘He got whacked!’ Punch flies at Trump rally — president compares attendee to Holyfield, who’s actually there
THE DAILY BS: HOW MUCH CAN YOU HANDLE? SPARE ME THE BS (I’ve got things to do). A crowd scuffle interrupted President Trump’s Wednesday rally near Clemson, South Carolina. Trump praised an attendee he said threw a punch and compared him to Evander Holyfield. The former heavyweight champion was attending the rally himself. LAY IT ON ME (I’ve got time). President Trump’s South Carolina rally briefly acquired an undercard Wednesday night, and the b…
‘He got whacked, man!’ Trump thanks supporter who took down protester at wild rally
Political tension is rising ahead of the midterms, as can be witnessed at several Trump rallies where conflicts between hecklers and MAGA supporters are becoming more frequent. […]
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