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

What happened: At a Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio, a heckler wearing a "Release the Epstein Files" shirt was punched in the face by an apparent Trump supporter. Trump later mocked the protester's weight and called the person a paid protester. Key numbers: Rally held Monday in Youngstown, Ohio. A separate fight occurred days earlier at a Trump rally in San Antonio, Texas. Why it matters: Police broke up the fight and escorted the woman out, while the man who struck her remained and exchanged high-fives. Trump alleged without evidence that the protester was paid. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

At a Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio, a heckler wearing a "Release the Epstein Files" shirt was punched in the face by an apparent Trump supporter. Trump later mocked the protester's weight and called the person a paid protester.

Police broke up the fight and escorted the woman out, while the man who struck her remained and exchanged high-fives. Trump alleged without evidence that the protester was paid.