Protester interrupts Trump at Pennsylvania rally

President Trump’s rally Thursday night in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was interrupted by a protester who was escorted out of the arena after causing a disturbance.

Trump was speaking about his popularity and Election Day victory in Texas when he was distracted by a loud chorus of boos coming from the right side of the arena.

{mosads}Cameras showed a woman wearing yellow being escorted out by security personnel.

“All right. Get ’em out. Get ’em out,” Trump said as the demonstrator was removed. “Get ’em outta here.”

Anti-Trump protester in Wilkes-Barre booed by crowd and Trump says: “Get him out of here.” Here he is being escorted out. pic.twitter.com/nxLLgDH0Ro

— Bobby Allyn (@BobbyAllyn) August 2, 2018

As the woman was leaving, media cameras caught her making obscene gestures toward the crowd and the stage, which was met with responses of “USA! USA!” from attendees moments later.

Trump then resumed his speech, remarking about pundits’ predictions that Texas would be a possible pickup for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton during the 2016 race.

The president’s rallies are a frequent target for protesters, and administration officials have been subject to more demonstrations in recent weeks over the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policy.

During the 2016 campaign, Trump faced criticism for his rhetoric aimed at protesters who interrupted his rallies, after he seemed to encourage his supporters to “knock the crap” out of a protester.

Trump was in Pennsylvania on Wednesday speaking on behalf of Rep. Lou Barletta (R), who is running for Senate against incumbent Sen. Bob Casey (D).

The president has been an active campaigner on behalf of Republicans he sees as loyal to his agenda ahead of the November midterm elections.

Republicans are hoping to maintain control of the Senate, where they have a 51-49 majority. Casey is seen as a vulnerable Democrat and a prime target for Republicans.

Trump won the state in 2016 by less than a point over Clinton.