Former President Trump Recovering After Assassination Attempt, Says Physician

Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), a former physician to the White House, provided an update on former President Donald Trump's recovery following a serious injury sustained during a July 13 assassination attempt. In a letter published on Truth Social, Jackson detailed that a bullet narrowly missed Trump's head, striking the top of his right ear and creating a 2 cm wide wound. Jackson, who has been treating Trump daily since the incident, reported that the former president is recovering as expected. Jackson described the wound's location as highly vascular, noting that there was "initially significant bleeding." While the wound is healing, he indicated that intermittent bleeding persists, necessitating ongoing dressing. Trump himself referenced the severity of the injury during his nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, highlighting the extensive blood loss and the propensity for ear injuries to bleed profusely. In his letter, Jackson expressed gratitude for Trump's survival, calling it "an absolute miracle" that he was not killed. He also mentioned that Trump underwent a CT scan at Butler Memorial Hospital, where the medical staff provided excellent care. The update comes as Trump continues to campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, with the incident adding a dramatic backdrop to his political narrative. As the situation develops, Trump's health and recovery will likely remain a focal point in the upcoming election cycle.