The FBI confirmed Friday that former President Donald Trump was struck by a bullet in the right ear during the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month.
This clarification came after FBI Director Christopher Wray had previously stated there was uncertainty about whether Trump’s injury was caused by shrapnel or a bullet.
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former physician, also confirmed that Trump was hit by a bullet.
Jackson, who has been monitoring Trump’s recovery, stated that the bullet caused a “gunshot wound to the right ear” and praised the initial medical assessment and treatment. He added that Trump is recovering well.
Jackson’s memo, shared on social media, was likely a response to Wray’s earlier comments and Trump’s subsequent criticism of the FBI, CBS News has reported.
Trump, who appointed Wray as FBI director in 2017, has accused Wray of lying and called for his resignation.
Written by B.C. Begley
