The FBI showed last Friday that former President Donald Trump was indeed hit by a bullet in the July 13 assassination attempt, dispelling previous uncertainties about the incident. The update followed Trump’s complaint about FBI Director Christopher Wray’s congressional testimony that cast doubt on what hit Trump. at his rally in Pennsylvania.
In its statement, the FBI said the bullet, likely fragmented, came from the deceased gunman’s rifle. The announcement came after Trump criticized Wray for suggesting it was unclear whether Trump was hit by a bullet or other object at the rally. , according to ABC News.
Trump spoke to Truth Social on Thursday about his frustration over Wray’s comments to Congress, where Wray had briefed lawmakers on the investigation into the shooting that killed a rally attendee and wounded two others.
Testifying Wednesday, Wray told the House Judiciary Committee that it had not yet been decided at the workplace whether a bullet or shrapnel grazed Trump’s ear. This prompted a harsh complaint from Trump, who accused the FBI of negligence.
Wray told lawmakers that the FBI was still examining bullet fragments from the protest site in Butler, Pennsylvania, to determine the precise nature of the injury. He noted that a bullet, either total or fragmented, could have caused the contact and landed elsewhere.
Reacting to Wray’s testimony, Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson, a former White House doctor who worked under Trump, questioned Wray’s uncertainty in a letter. Jackson insisted there was no evidence to recommend anything other than a bullet hitting Trump and recommended Congress establish clear recording.
Jackson, who has been treating Trump since the incident, aligned his assessment with that of doctors at Butler Memorial Hospital. However, the hospital has not released any official medical reports related to Trump’s injury or treatment.
The FBI, released Friday, stated injuries caused during the assassination attempt but maintained that the investigation was ongoing. The office’s shooting reconstruction team continues to analyze evidence and add bullet fragments discovered at the scene.
In his Truth Social publication, Trump reiterated that a bullet hit him, ruling out hypotheses about shrapnel or glass. He said the hospital called it a “gunshot wound to the ear,” which supports his claim.
At his crusade rallies, Trump began presenting the incident as a testament to his commitment to democracy, noting that he “took a bullet for democracy. “
In the same social media post Thursday, Trump criticized Wray and vowed to fire the FBI director if he wins a second term. This underscores the ongoing tension between Trump and Wray, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation and its political ramifications.
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