I see where we differ. Trump encouraged rally attenders to knock the crap out of hecklers or those throwing tomatoes. Yes, it was in response to someone actually throwing a tomato at him in Iowa City (college town, very liberal). So he told the crowd in Cedar Rapids (where I live) to knock the crap out of those people. I would consider that to be 'encouraging violence'. Even if you disagree, I would hope you could at least see the point of view that I believe I share with Cruz.
Anyone throwing anything in a crowd is guilty of inciting a riot, assault and hopefully would have some bruises when apprehended.
That is dangerous activity and it should be met with resistance and force. It is LONG overdue.
We have seen the Left takeover events without any resistance other than whining pitifully.
Don’t you know what we are up against?
Trump’s people have instigated NOTHING and it is a lie to claim otherwise. They are NOT the source of violence. They are the recipients of violence. Anyone who cannot see that is blind to reality.