Donald Trump responds after supporter climbs Trump Tower

The teenager was pulled into the building and arrested by police.
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Michael Joseph Ryan, a 19-year-old from Virginia, caused a scene in Manhattan while attempting to scale the facade of Trump Tower with suction cups. 

After more than 2 hours of climbing, the police and fire department were able to rescue and arrest the man. 

According to a YouTube video he posted earlier, Ryan was trying to get a private meeting with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Additional reporting by Storyful. 

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