July 26th 2024.
It has been nearly two weeks since the terrifying incident where former President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated. The FBI has now confirmed that the cause of his injuries was indeed a bullet, putting an end to the conflicting reports that have emerged since the gunman opened fire at a rally in Pennsylvania.
In a statement released by the agency, they stated that the bullet that hit Trump's ear was fired from the rifle of the deceased gunman, whether it was in one piece or fragmented into smaller pieces. This statement from the FBI serves as the most definitive explanation of Trump's injuries, following earlier comments from Director Christopher Wray that seemed to cast doubt on whether Trump had actually been hit by a bullet.
These conflicting statements had caused anger and frustration from Trump and his allies, fueling conspiracy theories on both sides of the political spectrum due to the lack of information available after the attack on July 13th. Federal law enforcement, including the FBI and Secret Service, had previously refused to disclose any details about the cause of Trump's injuries, and even Trump's campaign had not released any medical records or allowed doctors to answer questions about his treatment.
Updates about Trump's condition have only come from Trump himself or his former White House doctor, Ronny Jackson, who has been treating him since the night of the attack. However, Jackson has faced scrutiny and is not Trump's primary care physician. The fact that the FBI did not immediately confirm Trump's version of events, along with the criticism he and his supporters have directed towards the bureau, has caused tension between the Republican nominee and the country's top federal law enforcement agency, which he may soon have control over once again.
Trump and his supporters have repeatedly accused federal law enforcement of being biased against him. Questions about the extent and nature of Trump's wound arose immediately after the attack, as his campaign and law enforcement officials refused to provide any information about his condition or treatment. These questions have persisted despite photos showing the bullet narrowly missing Trump's head, as well as photos of his intact teleprompter glass and his own account on Truth Social, stating that he was shot in the ear.
In his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Trump described the terrifying moment in detail, wearing a large bandage over his right ear. He recalled hearing a loud whizzing sound and feeling something hit him hard, realizing it must have been a bullet. He also claimed that if he hadn't moved his head at the last second, the bullet would have hit its mark and he would not have survived.
However, the first medical report about Trump's condition was not released until a week after the shooting, when Jackson released a letter stating that the bullet had caused a 2 cm wound on Trump's ear. He also mentioned that Trump had a CT scan at the hospital. But federal law enforcement involved in the investigation did not confirm this account, and even Wray's testimony seemed to contradict it.
During his testimony, Wray stated that there was uncertainty about whether it was a bullet or shrapnel that hit Trump's ear. However, he later seemed to confirm that it was indeed a bullet when he stated that it could have caused the wound as well as landed somewhere else. To clarify matters, the FBI released a statement the following day, confirming that the shooting was an attempted assassination of former President Trump, resulting in his injury as well as the death of a brave father and injuries of other victims.
They also mentioned that their Shooting Reconstruction Team is still examining bullet fragments and other evidence from the scene. Jackson, who has been treating Trump since the night of the shooting, spoke to The Associated Press and strongly refuted any claims that Trump's ear was bloodied by anything other than a bullet, calling such statements reckless and contributing to conspiracy theories.
It has been almost two weeks since the shocking incident of an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump. The FBI has now confirmed that it was indeed a bullet that struck his ear, clearing up any confusion surrounding the cause of his injuries. The attack took place during a rally in Pennsylvania, where a gunman opened fire.
In a statement, the FBI stated that the bullet that hit Trump's ear came from the rifle of the deceased assailant, whether it was whole or fragmented. This statement finally put to rest any doubts about the nature of the injury. Earlier in the week, FBI Director Christopher Wray's comments had caused some controversy as they seemed to question whether Trump was actually hit by a bullet. This had angered Trump and his supporters and sparked various conspiracy theories due to the lack of information about the attack.
The investigation into the incident had been shrouded in secrecy until now, with federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI and Secret Service refusing to disclose any information. Even Trump's campaign and doctors were not forthcoming about his medical condition or treatment. Instead, information had been coming from Trump himself or his former White House doctor, Ronny Jackson, who is now a congressman from Texas. However, there have been concerns about Jackson's credibility as he is not Trump's primary physician.
The delay in the FBI's confirmation of the bullet wound and their initial reluctance to support Trump's version of events has caused tension between the former president and the agency. This has only added to the ongoing narrative of Trump and his supporters accusing federal law enforcement of being biased against him.
From the beginning, there were questions about the extent and nature of Trump's injury. Photos of the incident showed a bullet whizzing past his head, and his teleprompter glass remaining intact. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump had described feeling the bullet rip through his skin and narrowly escaping death. He had also mentioned this in his speech at the Republican National Convention, where he appeared with a large bandage over his ear.
However, it wasn't until a week after the shooting that the first medical account of Trump's condition was released. In a letter from Jackson, he stated that the bullet had caused a 2 cm wound and that Trump had received a CT scan at the hospital. But even then, the FBI and Secret Service did not confirm this information. During Wray's testimony, he had initially suggested that the injury may have been caused by shrapnel, but later clarified that it was indeed a bullet.
Finally, on Thursday, the FBI released a statement affirming that the shooting was an attempted assassination on Trump, resulting in his injury and the death of a heroic father, as well as injuries to other victims. They also mentioned that their Shooting Reconstruction Team was still examining evidence from the scene. Jackson, who has been treating Trump since the night of the incident, emphasized that any claims that the injury was caused by something other than a bullet were reckless and only fuelled baseless conspiracy theories.
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