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FBI Confirms Bullet Struck Trump in Assassination Attempt

Agency clarifies former president's injury after initial uncertainty fueled conspiracy theories

  • The FBI confirmed that a bullet, whole or fragmented, struck Donald Trump's ear during the July 13 rally shooting.
  • Initial ambiguity from FBI Director Christopher Wray led to widespread speculation and criticism from Trump and his allies.
  • The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service agents after firing multiple shots, killing one and injuring two others.
  • Trump's former White House physician, Ronny Jackson, has consistently stated that the injury was caused by a bullet.
  • The FBI continues to examine evidence from the scene, including bullet fragments and other materials.
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