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Protesters interrupt Trump rally in South Carolina
At least six protesters interrupted Donald Trump's rally in Pendleton, South Carolina, during its first 20 minutes.
Trump was there to campaign for Darline Graham, his chosen replacement for the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
Graham is running against Democrat Annie Andrews, whom Trump attacked over her views on transgender policies.
During one disruption, a Trump supporter appeared to punch a protester, and Trump praised the supporter from the stage.
Trump also urged the crowd to vote, saying they should act as if he were on the ballot.
The rally took place ahead of the midterm elections, but no further details about the race or the protest response were given.
Protesters repeatedly interrupted Donald Trump’s rally at Clemson University in Pendleton, South Carolina, on Wednesday.
A rally attendee appeared to hit a protester as security removed demonstrators, and Trump praised the attendee from the stage.
Reports differed on the number of interruptions: the Guardian cited at least nine hecklers, while the Daily Mail reported at least six protesters in the opening 20 minutes.
Trump was in South Carolina to support Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.
The rally took place ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, in which control of Congress is at stake.
- Who
- Donald Trump, protesters and rally attendees. Trump was campaigning for Republican Senate candidate Darline Graham.
- What
- Protesters interrupted Trump’s rally, and an attendee appeared to hit one of them as security removed demonstrators.
- When
- Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
- Where
- T. Ed Garrison Arena at Clemson University in Pendleton, South Carolina.
- Why
- Trump was there to support Darline Graham in her bid for a full Senate term.
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The Daily Mail reported that at least six protesters interrupted Trump during the opening 20 minutes of the rally.
A protester was removed by security, and an attendee appeared to hit the demonstrator.
Trump praised the attendee and compared him to boxer Evander Holyfield.
- Venue
- T. Ed Garrison Arena, Clemson University
- Location
- Pendleton, South Carolina
- Rally date
- 21 October 2026
- Election date
- 3 November 2026
- Candidate Trump supported
- Darline Graham |
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What people are saying
That was great, man. Wow. Man, I loved that. I watched that
Who’s the guy that threw that punch?
It's all paid for. They're a bunch of losers. They're terrible people. They're terrible.
If name calling would help lower gas prices and grocery prices, he can call me all the names he wants.
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This is the sixth protestor removed from President Trump’s rally in South Carolina - an attendee followed and knocked him on his head.