Security Hustles Trump From Stage After a Protester Displays Sign Trump hustled away when protester rushes stage Republican Donald T...
Security Hustles Trump From Stage After a Protester Displays Sign
Trump hustled away when protester rushes stage
Republican Donald Trump was rushed off stage by security personnel at a rally in Nevada, yesterday night after a false alarm was raised by someone in the crowd who shouted "gun" during a fracas with a man who held up a 'REPUBLICANS AGAINST TRUMP' sign.
Two security personnel seized Trump by the shoulders and rushed him backstage as the police swarmed over a man in the front of the crowd and held him down and searched him before escorting him away with his hands behind his back.
The incident occurred as Trump and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton go round the United States to win over undecided voters and make sure supporters turn out enthusiastically on Election Day.
Trump, seemingly unruffled, returned to the stage and continued his speech after a short time, saying "Nobody said it was going to be easy for us" and adding "We will never be stopped."
After been held for hours, the apprehended Austyn Crites told the CBS News Reno affiliate KTVN-2 that he was a Republican supporter who attended the rally to express his opposition to Donald Trump.
"I came here with this sign expecting boos ... But it was just a sign". He said.
Austyn said when he took it out, the crowd began to attack him, choking and beating him before "someone yelled about a gun."
Crites said he wanted to contrast President Barack Obama’s reaction to a protestor during a rally a few days ago, in which he urged the crowd to respect the protester, with Trump's, saying he wanted “people to understand” the difference.
"I have nothing against Trump supporters," Austyn Crites told the station. "We are all registered Republicans and support many of the same candidates for local offices. I have serious concern against Trump," he added.
In a statement, Trump thanked the Secret Service, Reno and Nevada law enforcement for "their fast and professional response."
