Coverage dated July 24, 2024 to July 26, 2024

FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt

Headline from WMUR, on the newest of 2 developments

The statement came two days after FBI Director Christopher Wray said during congressional testimony that it was not clear whether Trump's injuries were caused by a bullet or shrapnel.

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Jul 25, 2024
FBI confirms Donald Trump’s injury was caused by a bullet
Headline from BNO News ·
Jul 26, 2024Newest
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Headline from WMUR ·

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68 articles, oldest first.

Insider
FBI director says there is 'some question' whether Trump was hit with a bullet or shrapnel (opens Insider)
Published Jul 24, 2024
Insider's feed description
A spokesman for Donald Trump clapped back, describing the FBI Director Christopher Wray's comments as "conspiracy bullshit."
The New Republic
FBI Director Not Convinced Trump Is Telling the Truth on Bullet Injury (opens The New Republic)
Published Jul 24, 2024
The New Republic's feed description
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified that it’s not clear whether Donald Trump was hit by a bullet.
New York Post
FBI director questions whether Trump was struck by bullet as ex-prez’s team decries ‘conspiracy bulls–t’ (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 24, 2024
New York Post's feed description
"With respect to former president Trump, there's some question about whether or not it's a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
The Guardian
FBI director questions whether Trump was hit by bullet or shrapnel in shooting (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 24, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Cause of Trump’s injury during assassination attempt is unclear, Christopher Wray tells Congress
Truthout
FBI Director Tells Congress Agency Is Unsure if Bullet Actually Hit Trump (opens Truthout)
Published Jul 24, 2024
Truthout's feed description
Trump has yet to release an official health assessment to the public since the attempt on his life nearly two weeks ago.
Salon
FBI: Unclear whether Trump was shot or struck by shrapnel (opens Salon)
Published Jul 24, 2024
Salon's feed description
FBI: Unclear whether Trump was hit by bullet or struck by shrapnel
BNO News
FBI confirms Donald Trump’s injury was caused by a bullet (opens BNO News)
Published Jul 25, 2024
BNO News's feed description
The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed Friday that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s ear injury was caused by a bullet, following days of speculation about the exact nature of his injury. “What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller …
WMUR
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt (opens WMUR)
Published Jul 26, 2024
WMUR's feed description
The statement came two days after FBI Director Christopher Wray said during congressional testimony that it was not clear whether Trump's injuries were caused by a bullet or shrapnel.
The Daily Caller
FBI Clarifies That Bullet Struck Trump During Assassination Attempt At Rally (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 25, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
The FBI clarified Friday what struck former President Donald Trump in an attempt against his life during a rally on July 13.
Delaware Public Media
Nearly 2 weeks after attempted assassination, FBI confirms Trump was hit by a bullet (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Jul 26, 2024
Delaware Public Media's feed description
The agency said the former president was struck by a bullet or a fragment of a bullet on July 13 during a political rally in Butler, Pa.
ABC 7 New York
FBI says bullet struck Donald Trump's ear during assassination attempt at rally (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Jul 26, 2024
ABC 7 New York's feed description
The FBI said Friday evening a bullet struck former President Donald Trump's ear during an assassination attempt on July 13.
NBC News
FBI confirms that a bullet struck Trump's ear during assassination attempt (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 26, 2024
NBC News's feed description
FBI Director Christopher Wray had told lawmakers "there’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel" that hit the former president.
New York Post
FBI confirms Trump hit by would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks’ bullet after bureau director’s ‘shrapnel’ suggestion (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 26, 2024
New York Post's feed description
The FBI confirmed Friday that a bullet struck Donald Trump’s ear during the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Fox26 Houston
Trump was struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Jul 26, 2024
Fox26 Houston's feed description
The FBI says former President Donald Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt on July 13.
Breitbart News
FBI Confirms Trump 'Struck' by 'Bullet' at Rally After Doubts from Director (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 26, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that former President Donald Trump had been "struck" by a "bullet" at his July 13 rally.
Voice of America
FBI says Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt (opens Voice of America)
Published Jul 26, 2024
Voice of America's feed description
Officials say he was injured by ‘a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces’
Anchorage Daily News
FBI confirms Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jul 26, 2024
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Up until now, federal law enforcement agents, including the FBI and Secret Service, repeatedly refused to provide information about what caused Trump’s injuries. Trump’s campaign has also declined to release medical records from the hospital where he was first treated.
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Trump was struck by bullet in assassination attempt, FBI says (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Jul 26, 2024
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
CNN By Evan Perez, Alayna Treene, Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The FBI said Friday that Donald Trump was hit by a bullet, or a fragment from one, fired by the would-be assassin at his Pennsylvania rally earlier this month.
Washington Times
FBI acknowledges Trump was hit by a bullet in assassination attempt (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 26, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
The FBI said Friday that former President Donald Trump was hit by the would-be assassin's bullet, as the bureau moved to clean up Director Christopher A. Wray's controversial testimony earlier this week questioning Mr. Trump's account.
WHDH Boston
Trump was struck by bullet in assassination attempt, FBI says - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jul 26, 2024
WHDH Boston's feed description
(CNN) — The FBI said Friday that Donald Trump was hit by a bullet, or a fragment from it, fired by the would-be assassin at his Pennsylvania rally
Legal Insurrection
After FBI Dir. Wray Fueled BlueAnon Claims Trump Was Not Shot, FBI Admits He Was Struck by Bullet (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Jul 26, 2024
Legal Insurrection's feed description
“What struck former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether whole or fragmented into smaller pieces, fired from the deceased subject’s rifle"

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