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October 20, 2026
Trump Compares Hecklers to Paris Rioters at North Carolina Rally
- Trump likened hecklers at his rally to rioters in France during a speech in Greenville.
- He faced interruptions from protesters while stumping for Republican candidate Michael Whatley.
- Recent polls show Whatley trailing Democratic Governor Roy Cooper by over 10 points.
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- FACT FOCUS: Trump makes unsubstantiated claim that France's immigrants are behind riotsOct 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM · AP
- Trump finds ominous campaign message in French riotsOct 20, 2026 at 7:51 PM · The Hill
- Trump compares hecklers at North Carolina rally to rioters in ParisOct 21, 2026 at 1:05 AM · Independent