Donald Trump recently appeared without a bandage on his ear for the first time since the assassination attempt that occurred earlier this month. The new images reveal that his right ear has shown a remarkable recovery in less than two weeks since the attack.
The assassination attempt took place at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where gunman Thomas Crooks, 20, fired eight rounds from an AR-15. One of these bullets struck Trump’s ear, resulting in significant blood loss. The Secret Service responded quickly, removing Trump from the stage amid what has been described as a major security lapse.
Trump’s public appearance, where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, marks the first time his ear has been seen without bandages. The meeting involved discussions on the war in Gaza and other critical issues. This public display of his recovery came on the same day that Trump’s physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, released an update affirming that Trump was indeed hit by a bullet, not shrapnel or glass.
Dr. Jackson’s statement counters recent comments from FBI Director Christopher Wray, who suggested that the exact nature of Trump’s injury was still unclear. Wray’s remarks have sparked controversy and criticism from Republican figures, including Senator Lindsey Graham, who demanded that the FBI correct its statements.
Jackson confirmed that Trump is recovering well, and Trump himself has dismissed any doubts about the nature of his injury. He has publicly refuted the FBI’s statements, asserting that he was hit by a bullet, as confirmed by medical professionals.
The FBI is still investigating the shooting and has yet to obtain a victim statement from Trump as part of their evidence collection. Despite the ongoing investigation, Trump’s campaign and allies have strongly criticized any suggestions that the injury was not caused by a bullet, accusing critics of spreading falsehoods.
