Donald Trump supporter 'spits' on immigration activist at rally
The supporter can be seen swearing multiple times before spitting on an immigration activist
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Your support makes all the difference.Video has emerged of a Donald Trump supporter spitting on an immigration activist at a rally.
As Donald Trump brought his Republican presidential campaign to Virginia, student protesters took the opportunity to heckle the billionaire businessman.
Around a dozen Latino students reportedly chanted "We're here to stay" and "Dump Trump" as his speech began.
Retaliation came in the form of Trump supporters allegedly stealing protesters' signs and shouting "Go back where you came from!"
In the video, one man can be seen taking particular issue with a protestor as he repeatedly shouts "F*** you" and spits at the activist.
Henrico County Police registered an incident report at the rally but it did not involve spitting.
No arrests were made, spokesman Lt. Chris Eley told Daily News.
The footage was filmed by WUSA 9 reporter Garrett Haake.
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