Trump praises rallygoer for punching protester: 'I loved that'
- 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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Heckler punched, Trump cheers: The president still thinks he’s on reality TV
When violence broke out at a Wednesday Trump rally in South Carolina, the president seemingly forgot he’s no longer a reality TV personality — at least, that’s how he treated the situation. “Wow, thank you, that was great,” President Donald Trump said in reaction to a heckler being punched. “I love that, I watched that, […]
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Donald Trump's campaign appearance in South Carolina is a tumult and a suspected fist strike. The US President's reaction is surprising.
Trump Travels to South Carolina to Boost GOP Senator Darline Graham
President Trump traveled to South Carolina to provide a last-minute boost to Republican Senator Darline Graham, the sister of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is facing a tight race from her Democratic opponent Annie Andrews. During a rally in Clemson on Wednesday, Trump cheered as a protester was beaten by one of his supporters. President Donald Trump: “Who’s the guy that threw that punch? Who threw that punch? Man!”
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