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A Massachusetts resident faces charges after allegedly attacking a supporter of former President Donald Trump, who was dressed in an inflatable Trump costume during a political demonstration over the weekend, according to police reports.

The altercation took place on Saturday at a “No Kings” rally held at King’s Beach in Swampscott, a town located just north of Boston.

Video footage from a cellphone shows 36-year-old Michael Curll approaching Jonathan Silveira, who was wearing the costume, and purportedly kicking and tackling him from behind.

Angela Mazariegos, Silveira’s girlfriend, was filming the event when the assault happened.

A Trump supporter wearing an inflatable costume is attacked in moving gif

Jonathan Silveira was wearing a Donald Trump inflatable costume when he was tackled at King’s Beach in Massachusetts during a “No Kings” rally on Saturday, October 18. (Photo credit: Angela Mazariegos)

Silveira, who held an American flag while dressed in the inflatable suit, told Boston 25 News he simply “wanted to get Trump out there and show he has support,” and was not seeking a fight. 

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

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

A man dressed as former President George Washington displays a sign during a "No Kings" protest in Boston, Saturday.

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

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

A pretrial hearing is scheduled for December.

Silveira posted the jarring video to Facebook writing, “My costume is ruined by a liberal lunatic.”

"No Kings" protesters in Washington, D.C.

Protesters gather in Washington, D.C., for a “No Kings” rally Saturday. (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)

Silveira said he will continue showing his support for Trump “unapologetically, even if others may not like it.”

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

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

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