

He also alleged online that Rubio and his Republican allies in Florida were trying to "rig the vote" in the Florida senator's favor and that he'd asked law enforcement to investigate. Florida elections officials said they had not heard of any such problems and had received no formal complaints.



Indeed, Trump appeared eager to paint himself as the victim of the extraordinary events. He complained the well-organized protesters in Chicago intent on keeping him from speaking had violated his First Amendment rights, and questioned why no one was asking Bernie Sanders to defend the actions of his backers.



Several of the protesters in Chicago said they are supporters of the Democratic candidate.



"They're Bernie fans!" Trump said in Cleveland. "Hey, Bernie, get your people in line, Bernie!"



Associated Press