Seriously. He said that. Via Mashable:
“The audience hit back. That’s what we need a little more of.” This was Donald Trump’s response to a question about recent attacks on protesters at his campaign rallies that have drawn controversy, and even triggered criminal charges for those involved. During a press conference on Friday morning, a reporter asked about comments Trump had made that seem to support violence as a way to deal with the protesters.
The protesters at Trump’s rallies have been peaceful. Many have filmed themselves being berated, pushed and spit on. But Trump, speaking at Friday’s press conference, said that violence against them was “appropriate,” and said he wanted to see more of it. The comments contradict with his statement just 12 hours earlier at the Republican Debate in Miami in which he said he hoped he hadn’t played a role in inciting violence.
Donald Trump calls supporters' violence against protesters "appropriate," says "that's what we need more of."https://t.co/N28Wj5l3Ji
— Mashable News (@MashableNews) March 11, 2016