Trump praises man who punched protester at rally

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President Donald Trump praised a man who punched a protester at a midterm election rally in South Carolina. Trump commended the crowd member’s “courage” and compared him to retired boxing champion Evander Holyfield, who attended the event and joined Trump on stage to speak.

WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump praised a man who punched a protester at a midterm election rally.

WHEN: Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 6:58 AM ET

WHERE: South Carolina, USA

WHY: Trump praised the man in response to his punching a protester at the rally.

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