Costumed Trump supporter allegedly kicked, tackled at ‘No Kings’ rally

A man from Massachusetts A supporter of President Donald Trump has been charged with assault at a political protest over the weekend.

This incident happened on Saturday “No Kings” rally Just outside of Boston, on Kings Beach in the North Shore town of Swampscott.

The moment Michael Curl, 36, ran up to the man in the costume, identified as Jonathan Silvera, kicked him from behind and tackled him, captured on cellphone video.

Silveira’s girlfriend, Angela Mazariegos, was behind the camera during the alleged assault.

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Jonathan Silvera wearing a Donald Trump suit is manhandled in Kings Beach, Massachusetts during the “No Kings” rally on Saturday, October 18. (Angela Mazariegos)

said Silveira, who held an American flag while dressed in an inflatable suit Boston 25 News He just wanted to “get Trump out there and show he has support” and wasn’t looking for a fight.

“I like Donald Trump. Go Trump,” he added.

According to a police report obtained by Boston 25, Swampscott police said Curl “hooked Silvera’s legs” and wrapped his arms around his neck, knocking him to the pavement.

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A man dressed as former President George Washington displays a sign during the “No Kings” protest in Boston on Saturday. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

Swampscott Police Department Sgt. Brendan Rein confirmed to Fox News Digital that Curl pleaded not guilty Monday to assault and battery with a deadly weapon and was released on personal recognizance.

A pre-trial hearing will be held in December.

Silveira made a shocking post Video on Facebook Writes, “My costume has been ruined by a liberal madman.”

Protesters gathered for a “No Kings” rally in Washington, DC on Saturday. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

Silveira said he will continue to support Trump “unequivocally, even if others don’t like it.”

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Fox News Digital requested a copy of the incident report from the police.

Silvera did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.