The FBI confirmed that former President Donald Trump was indeed struck in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The statement came after earlier confusion about whether Trump was injured by a gunshot or shrapnel. FBI Director Chris Wray initially stated he did not know the exact cause of Trump’s injury. The FBI recovered cartridges from the gunman, indicating he fired multiple shots that also injured bystanders. Trump described feeling the bullet ripping through his skin during the incident. His former White House doctor confirmed that the injury was caused by a bullet and criticized theories suggesting otherwise. The delay in confirming the source of Trump’s injury has drawn criticism from lawmakers and Trump’s allies. The FBI eventually issued a statement confirming the assassination attempt resulting in Trump’s injury, as well as the death of a firefighter and injuries to other victims. Trump emphasized the seriousness of the incident, stating that the bullet narrowly missed a fatal shot. Overall, the confirmation of Trump’s injuries by the FBI, clarifying that he was hit by a bullet, has put an end to theories suggesting otherwise.
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