Trump’s Praise for Rallygoer Who Punched Protester Recalls 2016 Events

A New York Times report examines how the atmosphere at Trump’s recent events faintly echoes his contentious 2016 rallies.

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Trump’s Praise for Rallygoer Who Punched Protester Recalls 2016 Events

President Trump praised a rally attendee who punched a protester last week, prompting an examination of the atmosphere at his recent events by The New York Times.

David E. Sanger, the newspaper’s White House and national security correspondent, found a muted resemblance to the moments that drew shock at Trump’s rallies during the 2016 campaign.

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