Donald Trump Praises Supporter Who Punched Rally Protester
President Donald Trump commended a supporter for punching a protester during a campaign rally in South Carolina, comparing the assailant to boxer Evander Holyfield.
Donald Trump praised a supporter who punched a protester during a campaign rally on Wednesday night at the T Ed Garrison Arena in Pendleton, South Carolina. The incident occurred while the president was discussing immigration and the removal of career criminals.
After police removed the struck protester from the venue, Trump commended the supporter's courage and compared him to retired boxing champion Evander Holyfield, who served as a guest speaker at the event. Trump described the protester as a "lunatic" and an "unattractive guy."
Throughout the evening, Trump dismissed other hecklers as "paid protesters" and "serious losers." The rally was held to encourage Republican turnout for the upcoming midterm elections and to support the candidacy of Senator Darline Graham.
