Former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the assassination attempt at the Republican National Convention on Monday night. Trump was seen with a bandage on his ear, a result of the incident that occurred at his rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
Despite the clear evidence of the injury, some individuals have taken to social media to question the legitimacy of the bandage, suggesting that it may be a ploy to garner sympathy. Among them is Steven Beschloss, a writer and teacher at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, who tweeted, "Is Trump’s bandage covering evidence that he wasn’t shot? Still waiting for confirmation from credible sources beyond Trump on his Truth Social that he was actually hit by a bullet rather than hit by glass or other debris."
This type of speculation is not only baseless, but also disrespectful to the former President and the seriousness of the situation. It is important to remember that Trump was the target of an assassination attempt, and the fact that he was not more seriously injured is a testament to his resilience and the quick actions of those around him.
In response to the criticism, many have taken to social media to defend Trump and call out the absurdity of the bandage truthers. Jeff Jarvis, a journalism professor, tweeted, "Until we hear otherwise...." in reference to the theory that Trump was not shot, but lightly injured by flying shards of glass.
The fact is, the evidence clearly shows that Trump was shot. There are photos and videos of the incident, as well as witness accounts, that confirm this. The teleprompters at the rally were undamaged, indicating that the shot came from the right and grazed Trump's ear as his head was turned nearly 90-degrees right.
It is important to remember that the American left has a history of spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories, particularly when it comes to Trump. This latest attempt to discredit the former President and downplay the seriousness of the assassination attempt is just another example of this.
In conclusion, Trump was shot and the evidence is clear. The bandage truthers and glass truthers are spreading baseless speculation and disrespecting the former President. It is important to focus on the facts and the seriousness of the situation, rather than engaging in petty conspiracy theories.