Trump praises man who punched protester at rally in South Carolina
US President Donald Trump praised a man who punched a protester at a midterm election rally held in South Carolina.
Al Jazeera English reports: US President Donald Trump praised a man who punched a protester at a midterm election rally held in South Carolina.
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