Donald Trump could be charged for inciting a riot

Trump to be charged?
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Donald Trump has been heavily criticized for his unruly rallies, many of which have turned violent when Trump supporters and protesters clash. Now, officials in North Carolina's Cumberland County are saying they are considering filing a charge of inciting a riot against Trump following a rally in Fayetteville last week, WRAL reports.

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