Trump Cheers Rallygoer Who Punched Protester: ‘I Loved That’

• President Donald Trump publicly praised a supporter who punched a protester at one of his rallies, saying he loved the moment.
• The remarks drew immediate attention because they appear to celebrate physical violence against a demonstrator at a political event.
• Critics argue that such comments signal tolerance for aggression toward dissenters, while supporters often frame protesters as disruptors of campaign events.

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