Trump praises lawmaker for bodyslamming a journalist It was the first time Trump explicitly praised the attack on the journalist.
Montana congressman who assaulted Jewish reporter initially told different story The statement contradicts eyewitness accounts and a recording of the attack by then-candidate Greg Gianforte.
Montana congressman donates $50,000 to protect journalists after assaulting reporter Greg Gianforte late on Wednesday also announced a $50,000 donation to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
