‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester
Donald Trump praised a rally attendee who punched a protester during a campaign event in South Carolina. The incident occurred amidst multiple interruptions by hecklers during the president's speech.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the volatile nature of political rallies and the president's rhetoric regarding physical confrontation at campaign events.
1:18 Protesters disrupt Donald Trump's South Carolina rally – video Donald Trump ‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester President was reportedly heckled at least nine times during campaign event for Darline Graham
Prefer the Guardian on Google Multiple protesters were removed from Donald Trump’s rally at South Carolina’s Clemson University on Wednesday, including one who was apparently punched by a rally attender – to the US president’s delight.
“That was great, man. Wow. Man, I loved that. I watched that,” Trump said. “That was incredible. Wow. That was unbelievable. Is everybody OK?
“Who’s the guy that threw that punch?” he continued. “You know, you reminded me of Evander, the real deal, Holyfield,” referring to the former heavyweight champion, who was also in attendance at the rally.
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