Protester punched at Trump rally in Ohio

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

A protester was punched by a Trump supporter at a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, and mocked by Trump.

A protester was punched by a Trump supporter during a rally held by President Donald Trump in Youngstown, Ohio on Monday. The heckler, wearing a 'Release the Epstein Files' shirt, was struck in the face by a rally attendee who also grabbed the protester by the hair and attempted to slam their face toward the ground. The crowd chanted 'USA!' during the confrontation.

Police eventually intervened and broke up the fight, escorting the protester out of the arena. The man who struck the protester remained in the venue and exchanged high-fives with other attendees.

Trump appeared to notice the disruption and accused the protester of being paid to interrupt the rally, offering no evidence for the allegation. He also mocked the protester's weight, saying 'he's gotta go on a diet' and describing them as 'a fat guy'. The incident occurred while Trump was criticizing Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown.

How it is being reported

• Protester punched in face by Trump supporter, mocked by president at Ohio rally: 'Gotta go on a diet'A supporter of President Donald Trump punched a heckler wearing a "Release the Epstein Files" shirt at the president's Youngstown, Ohio, rally.Fox News · 13 Oct, 05:57
• Trump rally descends into chaos as screaming protesters are dragged from Ohio stadiumHecklers have been a recurring theme at Trump rallies as he tours through the country in an attempt to defend Republican majorities in the House and Senate.Daily Mail · 13 Oct, 02:20

In this story: Donald Trump · Sherrod Brown · Jon Husted · Youngstown · Ohio

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