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Donald Trump: “So if you see somebody getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them, would you? Seriously. OK? Just knock…”

On the recordApril 2, 2017
So if you see somebody getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them, would you? Seriously. OK? Just knock the hell -- I promise you, I will pay for the legal fees.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump encourages supporters to take action against protesters at his rallies.

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