Trump rally in South Carolina interrupted by multiple protesters

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 02:03 · Archive

President Trump's rally in South Carolina was interrupted by multiple protesters, with some scuffles involving supporters.

President Trump held a rally at Clemson University in South Carolina on Wednesday to campaign for Darline Graham, a Republican candidate running for a full term in the midterms. Graham was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to complete her brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term after he died in July from an aortic tear due to cardiovascular disease.

During his speech, Trump discussed Lindsey Graham, calling him a 'great guy' and 'seriously good politician'. Trump said that Lindsey Graham had told him he respected his sister Darline more than anyone alive, including Trump himself. Lindsey Graham, who was nine years older than Darline, had raised her after their parents' deaths and had previously said that her turning out well was 'the highlight' of his life.

The rally was disrupted by protesters throughout the event. The Daily Mail reports that at least six protesters interrupted the rally in the opening twenty minutes. The New York Post reports at least twelve hecklers were removed from the event overall. It was unclear what message the protesters were conveying, though the New York Post notes that one young man showed the president two middle fingers.

The New York Post reports that two protesters were assaulted on camera by rally-goers. Trump praised one older supporter for hitting a protester near the stage, comparing him to boxer Evander Holyfield. Trump said of the protester that 'he got whacked' and that 'it takes courage to do that at a Trump rally'. The New York Post reports it was unclear if either assailant was arrested.

The New York Post notes the large number of hecklers and scuffles was unusual for a Trump rally and resembled chaotic events from his 2016 campaign.

How it is being reported

• ‘Man, I loved that’: Trump cheers South Carolina rally attender who hit protesterPresident was reportedly heckled at least nine times during campaign event for Darline Graham 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? Continue reading...Guardian World · 22 Oct, 02:23
• Trump South Carolina rally turns into royal rumble with hecklers getting ‘whacked’ by MAGA supportersPresident Trump was interrupted by at least 12 hecklers — two of whom were assaulted on-camera by outraged rally-goers Wednesday night in South Carolina, with the commander in chief praising an older supporter for beating a protester near the stage.New York Post · 22 Oct, 01:59
• Trump moans Lindsey Graham respected his sister more than him while stumping for herTrump’s rally in South Carolina was something of a free-for-all, even with a fight, as protesters kept interrupting the presidentIndependent World · 22 Oct, 01:37
• Trump rally derailed by series of protesters in opening minutes as he unleashes on Darline Graham's opponentPresident Donald Trump's Wednesday night rally in South Carolina was interrupted by at least six protesters in the opening 20 minutes.Daily Mail · 22 Oct, 00:32

In this story: Donald Trump · Darline Graham · Lindsey Graham · South Carolina · Henry McMaster · Clemson University

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