Many people are curious about what transpired between Donald Trump and FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding Trump’s bullet injury. This question arose after Wray’s testimony about the uncertainty of the exact cause of Trump’s ear injury during an assassination attempt. As a high-profile incident, the details and implications have sparked significant discussion and speculation.
For those interested in understanding the context behind Wray’s statements and the specifics of the investigation into Trump’s injury, here’s all you need to know.
What did FBI director say about Donald Trump?
FBI Director Christopher Wray, during his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, expressed uncertainty about the cause of Donald Trump’s ear injury from the assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Wray stated, “With respect to former President Trump, there’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear” (via The New Republic).
According to Wray, Thomas Crooks, the suspect, had searched online about the JFK assassination a week before the incident and became fixated on Trump. Crooks reportedly used a drone to surveil the rally area about two hours before the shooting. He then positioned himself on a nearby rooftop with an AR-15-style rifle, firing eight shots. The attack hit Trump in the ear, killed one rally-goer, and injured two others.
Authorities reportedly found crude explosive devices in Crooks’ car and home. The FBI believes Crooks acted alone, though his motive remains unclear. Investigators are still determining whether a bullet or shrapnel hit Trump.
How did Donald Trump react?
Donald Trump reacted strongly on Truth Social to FBI Director Christopher Wray’s testimony, expressing his frustration and criticism.
He wrote, “FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress yesterday that he wasn’t sure if I was hit by shrapnel, glass, or a bullet (the FBI never even checked!), but he was sure that Crooked Joe Biden was physically and cognitively ‘uneventful’ – Wrong!”
Trump emphasized that his injury was definitively caused by a bullet, rejecting any other explanations. He accused Wray of neglecting pressing issues like terrorism and criminal activities and focusing only on politically motivated actions, such as targeting January 6th participants and conducting raids on Mar-a-Lago.
The former US President concluded by asserting that the hospital confirmed his injury as a “bullet wound to the ear.” He also criticized the FBI, stating it had “lost the confidence of America.”
