Former President Donald Trump is reported to be “doing well” and in expected recovery following an assassination attempt that resulted in a bullet wound to his right ear. This encouraging update comes from former presidential physician Ronny Jackson, marking the first official doctor’s note released since the incident.
Last week, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump, who is now the GOP presidential nominee, was targeted in the assassination attempt, resulting in a gunshot wound to his right ear. The FBI is currently investigating the incident. Throughout the Republican National Convention (RNC) this week, Trump sported a bandage on his right ear, with convention attendees showing support by wearing fake bandages on their ears as well.
The assailant, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was swiftly taken down by a Secret Service counter-sniper. Tragically, one rally attendee, former firefighter Corey Comperatore, lost his life in the shooting, while two others sustained serious injuries but are reported to be in stable condition as of Monday.
Dr. Jackson, a Republican congressman from Texas’ 13th District and a strong Trump supporter, has been overseeing Trump’s care post-incident. He has a longstanding track record of serving and caring for presidents, having been the chief medical advisor to President Trump in 2019 and the White House physician from 2013 to 2018 under both Presidents Obama and Trump.
In his update, Dr. Jackson confirmed that he has been attending to Trump’s daily wound care since the shooting, and reported that the former president is progressing well. The bullet came extremely close to entering Trump’s head, resulting in a 2 cm wound on his right ear, which has been healing properly, although there is still intermittent bleeding requiring ongoing dressing.
Dr. Jackson expressed gratitude to the medical staff at Butler Memorial Hospital for their swift response and care, including conducting a CT scan of Trump’s head. Trump will undergo further assessments, including a hearing exam if necessary. Tonight, Trump will address a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, his first public appearance post the assassination attempt, alongside his new running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, with Dr. Jackson remaining by his side throughout the weekend.
In conclusion, Dr. Jackson stated, “Former President Trump is making good progress in his recovery from the gunshot wound sustained last Saturday. I am immensely grateful that his life was spared. It truly is a miracle that he survived this harrowing ordeal.”