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Trump Praises Supporter After Protester Punched at South Carolina Rally

What happened

At a Wednesday rally in South Carolina for Senate candidate Darline Graham, a protester was punched by a Trump supporter. President Trump responded by saying "Wow, thank you, that was great" and comparing the attendee to boxer Evander Holyfield. Multiple protesters disrupted the event and were removed.

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Left5 versions

Left outlets lead with Trump's reaction to the violence, using phrases like "celebrates violence," "cheers on violent attacks," and describing Trump as taking "great delight" in the altercation. They emphasize the president's enthusiastic response to the punch.

Center1 version

Center outlet Newsweek focuses on whether "Lindsey Graham's Name [Was] Booed" and describes Trump being "hackled repeatedly," giving less prominence to the punching incident.

Right4 versions

Right outlets emphasize Trump being "unfazed" by protesters and frame the story around disruptions to his speech. Breitbart describes the punched individual as an "agitator" rather than a protester, while Just the News uses more neutral language about Trump praising the supporter.

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