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Trump Event Violence: Sheriff Seeks Identify Assault Suspect

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC · How we work

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Trump Watches Violence

U.S. President Donald Trump watched a rally attendee punch a protester at his Youngstown, Ohio, event on Oct 12, 2026.
Mayor Derrick McDowell condemned the violence and affirmed everyone’s right to safety.
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service handled security and reported no arrests.
U.S. President Donald Trump called a protester a “paid protester,” mocked his weight and told him “go on a diet.”

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Sheriff Seeks Witnesses

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar released photos and asked the public to identify assault participants from the Oct 7 rally.
One individual has been charged with a Class C misdemeanor assault, with additional charges expected soon.
Victims Dominic Garza, Guliana Garza, and Matthew Tabares said they were hit, shoved and punched while protesting.
The sheriff’s office reported no major injuries resulted from the assaults.

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Trump Watches Violence

U.S. President Donald Trump watched a rally attendee punch a protester at his Youngstown, Ohio, event on Oct 12, 2026.
Mayor Derrick McDowell condemned the violence and affirmed everyone’s right to safety.
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service handled security and reported no arrests.
U.S. President Donald Trump called a protester a “paid protester,” mocked his weight and told him “go on a diet.”

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