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Donald Trump Accuses ‘ISIS’ Protester of Causing Security Scare

March 13, 2016
US Secret Service agents escorted the man out of the venue. Reuters: William Philpott

A man who tried to breach the security ring at a rally held by US Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump was accused by Trump of having links to ISIS. The event, which was held in Ohio, experienced brief chaos after the man rushed security at the event, causing US Secret Service agents to form a ring around Trump. “USSS did an excellent job stopping the maniac running to the stage. He has ties to ISIS. Should be in jail!” tweeted Donald Trump, sharing a video that appears to show ‘ISIS’ music playing on a video featuring the man who was later identified by police as Tommy DiMassimo. USSS did an excellent job stopping the maniac running to the stage. He has ties to ISIS. Should be in jail! https://t.co/tkzbHg7wyD?ssr=true — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 12, 2016 “This was a guy that was looking to do harm. It was probably ISIS or ISIS-related, can you believe it?” said Trump later in the day at another event, adding that “my people” found the video on the internet. However, it appears the video was edited to include the Arabic text, ISIS flag…


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