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Politics · October 21, 2026

Watch live: Trump rallies with Graham in South Carolina

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President Donald Trump held a midterm campaign rally at Clemson University in South Carolina to support Senator Darline Graham, who is seeking to retain her seat in an unexpectedly competitive race. The event at the T. Ed Garrison Arena was interrupted by several protesters who were removed by security. During the disturbances, at least one rally attendee struck a protester; President Trump subsequently praised the individual from the stage, comparing the punch to the style of boxing champion Evander Holyfield, who was in attendance. Reporting also highlighted a verbal slip by the president regarding the Nobel Peace Prize and noted the significance of the rally for the Republican party's efforts to hold key Senate seats.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The rally took place on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at the T. Ed Garrison Arena at Clemson University in South Carolina.
  • The event was held to support Senator Darline Graham in the 2026 midterm elections.
  • Multiple protesters were escorted out of the arena by security and law enforcement.
  • A rally attendee struck a protester, and President Trump praised the attendee's actions from the stage.
  • President Trump compared the attendee's punch to the style of Evander Holyfield, who was present at the rally.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Raw Story reports that Trump had a verbal gaffe where he could not recall the name of the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Bloomberg and The New York Times describe the South Carolina Senate race as unexpectedly tight or competitive.
  • The New York Post reports at least 12 hecklers, while The Guardian reports at least nine interruptions.
  • The New York Post identifies the rally attendee who threw the punch as a senior citizen.
  • The Guardian reports that one protester was followed by an attendee and slapped on the head after being removed by security.

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