- President Donald Trump praised a supporter who punched a protester during a campaign rally in Pendleton, South Carolina.
- Trump compared the crowd member's punch to retired boxing champion Evander Holyfield, who attended the event as a guest speaker.
- The violent interruption occurred while Trump was speaking about immigration, after which police led the protester out of the arena.
- Throughout the rally, Trump repeatedly mocked several hecklers who interrupted his address, labeling them paid protesters and serious losers.
- The South Carolina rally aimed to boost Republican turnout ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and support local political candidates.
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