Last Saturday, in an alarming incident, Donald Trump was shot in the right ear. This assassination attempt took place when Thomas Matthew Crooks, aged 20, fired from a building's rooftop as Trump was likely engaging with an audience.
Breitbart reported that the bullet managed to strike Trump's ear, causing a 2 cm wide injury on the cartilaginous surface. According to Rep. Ronny Jackson, the bullet was perilously close, less than a quarter of an inch, from penetrating deeper into Trump's head.
Jackson, a former White House doctor and current Representative, hurried to Trump's side post-incident. Their meeting took place in Bedminster, New Jersey, the same evening as the shooting.
Trump later recounted his miraculous escape during his speech at the Republican National Convention. He explained how a glance towards a screen, displaying a chart on illegal immigration, fortuitously caused him to turn his head at the right moment, avoiding a more severe injury or possible death.
Jackson has been meticulously treating and evaluating Trump's wound daily since the incident. He noted that there was significant bleeding and swelling initially, but both have since subsided.
The healing process is progressing with the wound granulating well, although intermittent bleeding occurs, managed by regular dressing changes. Remarkably, no stitches were needed due to the nature of the wound.
In a memo released this Saturday, Jackson provided details about Trump's condition. "Former President Donald Trump is doing well after the assassination attempt on his life," Jackson stated, reflecting a sense of relief and professional satisfaction at Trump's recovery.
"As the former appointed Physician to the President for President Donald J. Trump, I was naturally very concerned, as was the entire world, about his wellbeing after the assassination attempt on his life," Jackson elaborated in his memo.
He further emphasized the severity and the narrow escape, saying, "It is an absolute miracle he wasn’t killed."
The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, used a high-powered rifle for the attack. The swift medical response following the incident has been a critical factor in Trump's recovery.
As Jackson visited Trump in New Jersey on the evening of the shooting, he began an immediate assessment and treatment regimen that has continued daily. The incident not only shocked the nation but also brought to light the risks faced by public figures.
"He is doing well. As reported and witnessed by the entire world, he sustained a gunshot wound to the right ear from a high-powered rifle used by the would-be assassin," Jackson confirmed in his official statements.
Following the incident, Trump made a public appearance at the Republican National Convention, where he shared his experiences and the fortuitous circumstances that helped him avoid a direct, lethal shot.
"I had been talking about what my administration had done on illegal immigration, and I had turned to look at a screen that was displaying a chart showing information on illegal immigration into the United States, thus avoiding a lethal shot to the head," Trump shared during his speech, highlighting how a moment's decision potentially saved his life.
This recounting not only demonstrated his resilience but also highlighted the constant threats present in political life.
To conclude, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was a close call that could have ended tragically.
Thanks to a swift medical response by former White House doctor Ronny Jackson and a bit of serendipitous timing, Trump is on a path to recovery. The wound is healing well, and Trump continues to be active, reflecting on the incident as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities associated with public life.
