Heckler interrupts Trump in Las Vegas
It wouldn’t be an event for Donald Trump without protesters.
During the Tuesday night Republican debate in Las Vegas, a heckler shouted at Trump that Americans “don’t want more billionaire politicians” — loud enough to pause the front-runner’s train of thought:
VIDEO: Kai Newkirk of "99 Rise" protesting "billionaire politicians" at #GOPDebate >> pic.twitter.com/p7c7dMfu3M
— Dylan Byers (@DylanByers) December 16, 2015
CNN is reporting the heckler is Kai Newkirk of activist network 99Rise. Newkirk was quickly escorted out of the debate hall with his hands up.
Moderator Wolf Blitzer encouraged Trump to continue speaking while he waited for silence.
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