Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests
Donald Trump's campaign rally in San Antonio was repeatedly interrupted by protesters, leading to several removals and one physical altercation. The President also addressed controversial remarks regarding potential foreign missile strikes on US cities.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing political polarization in the US and the high-stakes nature of midterm election campaigning in Texas.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump’s latest campaign rally was rocked by repeated protests on Wednesday as the US president urged Texas voters to back embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
At least half a dozen demonstrators interrupted the US president during his remarks in San Antonio, with some led away by police. One was physically assaulted by an older Trump supporter as he tried to leave the arena.
Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the stage. “He’s going back home to mom,” the president said after the man was removed. “But what he doesn’t know is his mom voted for Trump.”
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