Protester punched in face by Trump supporter, mocked by president at Ohio rally: 'Gotta go on a diet'

During a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, a heckler wearing a “Release the Epstein Files” shirt was punched by an apparent Trump supporter. President Trump then mocked the protester’s weight after accusing them of being a paid demonstrator. Police intervened and removed the heckler, while the individual who struck them remained and received encouragement from other attendees.

• A heckler at a Donald Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was punched by an apparent supporter.
• The heckler was wearing a shirt that read “Release the Epstein Files”.
• President Trump addressed the disruption, calling the heckler a “paid protester” and mocking their weight.
• Police removed the heckler, while the person who struck them remained at the rally.
• A similar incident involving a heckler occurred at a Trump rally in San Antonio, Texas, days prior.