Washington: In his first comments since protests and violence interrupted two rallies in Arizona on Saturday, Donald Trump rejected any responsibility, saying the protesters involved were "disruptive people."

Trump singled out one demonstrator who was punched and kicked by a Trump supporter as he was being led out of a rally in Tucson.

Film showed a female protester following behind, wearing what seemed to be Klu Klux Klan-style white hood.

Trump also defended campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, who at Tucson rally, seemed to physically pull a protester by his collar. Police in Florida are investigating a recent incident in which Lewandowski is alleged to have assaulted a reporter.