A Trump supporter, angered by being blocked by protesters, exited his vehicle, retrieved an AR-style rifle, and confronted anti-Trump demonstrators at a rally in Lafayette, Indiana. The incident was captured on social media.
A physical altercation ensued, culminating in the Trump supporter being headbutted. In response, he brandished the rifle. Eyewitnesses and the incident's video circulated on social media, sparking heated debate.
Authorities arrested the Trump supporter but later released him, citing self-defense. The protest was part of a larger anti-Trump movement in response to policy changes described as a massive government overhaul.
The incident occurred during the "Hands Off! Mass Mobilization" protests across the U.S. and Europe, expressing opposition to President Trump's policies and their impact.