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Donald Trump speaks during the Republican presidential debate sponsored by CNN, Salem Media Group and the Washington Times at the University of Miami on March 10, 2016, in Coral Gables, Fla. | AP Photo Trump calls protesters at his rallies 'really dangerous'

Donald Trump said that he doesn’t condone violence at rallies, but sometimes the protesters “are really dangerous.”

Trump was asked about an incident that took place Wednesday night where video showed a 78-year-old man punching a protester in the head. The alleged attacker was arrested Thursday morning.

When Jake Tapper asked if had done anything to create a tone where violence was encouraged, Trump replied: “I hope not, I truly hope not.”

Trump said that sometimes people are angry about what is happening in the country.

“I see it there’s some anger there’s also great love for the country. It’s a beautiful thing in many respects,” Trump said. “I certainly do not condone that at all Jake.”

Tapper pressed further by reading multiple quotes from Trump during events that encouraged violence, including: “I’d like to punch him in the face” and “knock the crap out of him would you? … I promise you I will pay for the legal fees.”

Trump countered with a statement that appeared to place blame with the protesters.

“We have some protesters who are bad dudes, they have done bad things, they are swinging, they are really dangerous,” Trump responded. “We had a couple big strong powerful guys doing damage to people.”

The multiple videos of the attack at Trump's Wednesday night rallies do not capture the incident in its entirety, but the clips show no evidence of the protesters physically hurting anyone or attempting to.

Hillary Clinton attacked Trump during the debate via Twitter, writing: ".@realDonaldTrump: condoning violence against protesters and press at your rallies is the real disgrace.#GOPdebate"