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Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026

Discrepancy Over Trump's Assassination Attempt Clarified

Former President Donald Trump was hit by a bullet, not shrapnel, during a recent campaign rally. Trump's physician, Ronny Jackson, and the New York Times disputed FBI Director Christopher Wray's shrapnel claim through detailed analysis. The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service snipers, and the Secret Service Director resigned over security failures.
The FBI and Donald Trump's personal physician are at odds regarding the details of an assassination attempt on the former president at a recent campaign rally.

Trump was hit by a bullet, not shrapnel, as FBI Director Christopher Wray suggested.

The New York Times and Trump's physician, Ronny Jackson, confirmed the bullet theory through detailed analysis.

The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service after killing one spectator and injuring two others.

The Secret Service faced criticism for security lapses, leading to the resignation of Director Kimberly Cheatle.
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