FBI says Donald Trump was hit in the ear by a bullet in a jarring turn of events after his boss cast doubt on the shooting

DONALD Trump WAS hit by a bullet in the ear, the FBI has confirmed – just days after its director suggested he was not.

Department Chief Christopher Wray said Wednesday that there was “some question” about whether or not it was “a bullet or shrapnel” that struck the former president during an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. .

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Trump responded angrily to the suggestion on Thursday night, insisting he was hit in the ear and “hit hard.”

In a statement released on Friday night, the FBI said that “what struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, either whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased’s rifle.”

This comes two days after FBI Director Wray said before Congress that it was unclear whether Trump’s injuries were caused by a bullet or shrapnel.

He told the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday that it was “conceivable” that the bullet fired at the former president “in addition to causing grazing, could also have landed elsewhere.”

Trump vividly described his injury, saying he was “a quarter of an inch” from death.

He also vowed to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, where 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire at his campaign rally, striking Trump and killing Corey Compatore, who attended the event with his family.

Trump he wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he would organize a “big, beautiful rally in honor of the soul of our beloved firefighter hero, Corey, and those brave patriots injured two weeks ago.”

“What a day it will be – fight, fight, fight! Stay tuned for details.”

HORRIFYING SHOT

Trump was addressing his supporters at the campaign rally when Crooks opened fire from a nearby rooftop.

Cameras rolled as the former president took cover as gunshots rang out, clutching his ear in pain.

Crooks was killed by Secret Service countersnipers moments later, but the shooting is still under investigation.

When speaking to the committee, FBI Director Wray said, “With regards to former President Trump, there are questions about whether or not it was a bullet or shrapnel that struck his ear.”

However, Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson, who previously served as then-President Trump’s White House physician, disputed Wray’s testimony.

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“There was no evidence that it was anything other than a bullet,” Jackson said. he wrote in a letter sent to X.

“Congress should correct the record, as confirmed by both hospital and myself. Director Wray is wrong and inappropriate to suggest anything else.”

IN DISGRACE

Weeks after the shooting, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned from her position, admitting that the agency had failed in its duty to protect the country’s leaders.

Before his resignation, Cheatle faced extreme backlash for the Secret Service’s actions during the assassination attempt.

President Joe BidenMeanwhile, he praised Cheatle on July 17 for his “selfless” dedication.

Latest shooting at Donald Trump Butler rally

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet while speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.

Donald Trump was not seriously injured and is expected to make a full recovery. He has since made his first public appearance following the shooting.

“She selflessly dedicated herself and risked her life to protect our nation throughout her career with the United States Secret Service,” Biden said in a statement.

“We are especially grateful to her for answering the call to lead the Secret Service during our Administration and are grateful for her service to our family.

“As a leader, it takes honor, courage and incredible integrity to assume full responsibility for an organization tasked with one of the most challenging jobs in public service.”

Biden confirmed that an independent analysis about security at the campaign rally is ongoing.

Jackson added that he has been treating Trump after the attack and agrees with the assessment made by doctors at Butler Memorial Hospital on the day of the shooting.

Medical records about Trump’s injury have not been released and there are no official reports from the state or federal government.

O FBI said in a statement that the shooting is still under investigation.

“The FBI Shooting Reconstruction Team continues to examine evidence from the scene, including bullet fragments, and the investigation remains ongoing.”