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‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protester
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Multiple protesters were removed from Donald Trump’s rally at Clemson University, including one who was apparently punched by a rally attendee, an incident Trump praised during the event.
- Trump compared the puncher to former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and commended the courage it took to confront protesters at his rally.
- The president was interrupted several times by hecklers, with security escorting protesters out as the crowd chanted "USA."
- Trump was in South Carolina to support Darline Graham, running to retain her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Protests have increased at Trump rallies amid his intensified campaign efforts, while recent polls show a record low 31% approval rating for his performance in office.
