Thugs savagely assault man for 'voting for Trump'

WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO AND CONTENT'

A group of African-American men were filmed dragging an older white man through the street and savagely attacking him because he "voted for Donald Trump".

It is believed the violent attack took place in Chicago, local media reported.

In the sickening video, the thugs scream: "you voted Donald Trump" as they repeatedly punch and kick the man in the head and upper body.

The thugs bashed the white male in Chicago. Photo: YouTube
The thugs bashed the white male in Chicago. Photo: YouTube

Others run into the shot and steal his belongings as the men tell the victim he is "gonna (sic) pay for that s--t".

A woman in the background shouts “beat his a--" as another bystander laughed and said: “don’t vote Trump."

Eventually the man scrambles to his feet and tried to get into a nearby car but is again punched in the head repeatedly by one of the thugs, prompting another fight to break out.

One of the man appeared to get into the victim's car and close the door. Photo: YouTube
One of the man appeared to get into the victim's car and close the door. Photo: YouTube

Although it has not been confirmed, it appears one of the mob members attempted to flee in the silver car in the background.

The condition of the victim and what happened happened after the video cut off are not known at this time.

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