Trump appears with bandaged ear at Republican convention

The wounded soldier has re-entered the battlefield. Can we confirm if it was a bullet or a shard of glass that cut his ear?

I can't imagine a world without Donald Trump. I am so grateful that God spared his life.

TRUMP/ VANCE 2024! He deserves another 4 years!

Vance is a complete sellout, a total hypocrite, a fraud! Just goes to show people will sell their own souls to achieve power at any expense, at the cost of any self dignity and worth. There is NOBODY, democrat, independent or republican that has trashed trump as savagely as vance, calling trump a “cynical ashle”, “America’s Hitler”, “Trump is cultural heroin.” and “I’m a ‘Never Trump’ guy. I never liked him.”

The man has no virtue, no integrity and should never be one step away from the presidency, period! This two-face claims to have been a U.S. Marine but left all it represents when he took off the uniform. The only other person who comes close is Nikki Haley when she decided to shove that tail of hers so tight against her behind, crawl down on her hands and knees and go full MAGA rather than leave the party! A pretzel could learn a thing or two from them. The Republican party is nothing but a memory and what scraps remained morphed into a cult with a fascist czar as it's leader.

I am ashamed of America, of being an American. It use to mean something, it was respected, it was progressing in a positive direction, yes she slipped and fell at times but we are human. I proudly served my country as she was attacked and was willing to die for it, to protect my country and family. I would struggle now to do the same! Shame on us all.

on Saturday the devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle, but an American lion got back up on his feet and he roared!"

Ooh. Wow. Trump got his ear grazed and immediately went back to being his usual obnoxious self.

What an "American lion".

Let's chant it together:

"Lion Trump! Lion Trump! Lion Trump!"

Tim Scott, you've earned your place in MAGA heaven.

The wounded soldier has re-entered the battlefield. Can we confirm if it was a bullet or a shard of glass that cut his ear?

It was a bullet.

Despite myself, I am glad he survived. No one deserves to die by a bullet, and this should be a warning sign to those who want even more lax gun laws.

Plus, had he been killed, he would have become a martyr.

bass4funk

The wounded soldier has re-entered the battlefield. Can we confirm if it was a bullet or a shard of glass that cut his ear?

It was a bullet.

Personal opinion or you can provide proof?

Trump has not committed to accepting the results of the election if he loses.

What an American lion. Whine and stamp your feet if you lose.

The combination is a very poor representation of government. If you heard what James Donald Bowman (his real name) said about Trump back in 2016 and even a little later than that, you will know how he really felt about Trump. Along with this, those of you who remembered about Bowman, he claimed he was for the "working man." However, this is far from the truth. If you researched about him, he was and is getting kick backs from NRA, which have supported his income other than his current position. Just check out his previous interviews for your information. He even said back in 2016 that he'd rather vote for a third party or even his dog, than to vote for Trump.

@ Dave Fair - Definitely true about Vance (or Bowman).

Personal opinion or you can provide proof?

Doctors reports, snipers and my own knowledge of guns. Had it been glass it would have been a different style of cut altogether, but the speed the photos, it was undeniable of bullet, this is where the Democrats always get themselves into a not when it comes to conspiracy theories, it wasn’t glass, at least a .223 cal

What an American lion. Whine and stamp your feet if you lose.

When you tune into all the lib channels, that’s exactly what you see, they all need to man up.

So Donald makes his grand entrance with a band aid on his ear....which resulted from a bullet fired from a registered Republican who friends describe as a "gun enthusiast" who wore "hunting clothes" and expressed "conservative views"...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/15/trump-rally-shooter-bethel-park-pennsylvania

Yet the Repubs and their far-right media hate chamber blame everyone from Hunter to Taylor Swift to Hannibal Lector...

This week we'll see the ultimate hustle, con-job, and leg-pull play out in Milwaukee...it'll make Jim and Tammy Faye look tame...

Trump has not committed to accepting the results of the election if he loses.

But will if he wins? Surely, it is all rigged anyway, as he has said so often and almost caused a coup over. He will surely want to make sure any win on his part will have been fairly achieved. I anticipate he would not take office until an independent, bipartisan commission has been set up to make sure all was fair. And if not, will see to it there is a re-run.

When he loses the election again is he going to accept the results or get the mob to think of a new plan?

"Our God still saves," Scott said. "He still delivers and he still sets free. Because on Saturday the devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle, but an American lion got back up on his feet and he roared!"

Divine intervention, totally inexplicable to natural/scientific laws, prevented that bullet from Beelzebub reach its target.

Blooded, battered, bruised defiant, rising up triumphant from an assassins attempt to send Trump to an early grave,

Donald Trump slowly in pain elevated himself up, fist pumping, "Fight! Fight! Fight".

The Film, the book, the mini series, then we can all return to reality.

I wish Donald Trump well, that was the luckiest break to end them all agreed.

Don't overplay it.

Personal opinion or you can provide proof?

Doctors reports, snipers and my own knowledge of guns.

Where can we see the doctor’s report? Any link?

@Chico3

The media are going to have a field day with vance, there is so much wrong with him! I can't wait for the vice presidential debate between Harris and this two-tongued pretzel.

Not visible in the main photos or under but Tucker Carlson was on the podium with DJT seated just a few spots over to his right. Literally the first person to get a handshake when he ascended.

When he loses the election again is he going to accept the results or get the mob to think of a new plan?

Hardly, now if the left loses (indications point to that) libs will take to the streets.

They already burned down a police station, went after not one, but two Supreme Court justices homes, killed 5 police officers in Dallas at a BLM protest, I could be here all day and bore you senseless, but the libs have a very lengthy history when it comes to violence.

Where can we see the doctor’s report? Any link?

Do what I did, use the internet. Look, you guys can try and make in your heads what you want, but I’ll take the word of the hospital that worked on Trump’s ear and the Snipers and secret service agents, I leave the conspiracy theories aside

They already burned down a police station, went after not one, but two Supreme Court justices homes, killed 5 police officers in Dallas at a BLM protest, I could be here all day and bore you senseless, but the libs have a very lengthy history when it comes to violence.

Outraging because of election results is a MAGA only thing, everyone else knows how to accept results of an election, those who are a threat to Democracy don't know how to express themselves without violence or threats

here’s something interesting.

bill clinton was president 30 years ago.

he’s younger today than both trump and biden. :)

Senator Tim Scott said divine intervention spared Trump's life.

Perhaps. But an inexperienced shooter and a rapid Secret Service response are more likely the reasons Trump is still with us.

Where can we see the doctor’s report? Any link?

Do what I did, use the internet. Look, you guys can try and make in your heads what you want, but I’ll take the word of the hospital that worked on Trump’s ear and the Snipers and secret service agents, I leave the conspiracy theories aside.

Searched extensively, but did not find an official doctor’s report. If one is available, I’ll believe it. But as you have already found one, just copy and paste the link. Thanks in advance.

Not visible in the main photos or under but Tucker Carlson was on the podium

Oh yes, the fella who said appalling things about Trump. He could have and interesting chat with JD Vance.

Carlson is a grifter.

Reports indicate that Trump rewrote his convention speech (for Thursday as the article mentions) and will use it as a chance to bring the country together, which he said in an interview.

This would be smart stuff and a golden opportunity to use prime-time TV to make the right noises to independent and moderate voters in swing states. If only a small chunk swing into the fact that his near-death experience has redefined him, that could be enough to win the electoral college and seal the deal. Kennedy voters are also relevant here.

Senator Tim Scott said divine intervention spared Trump's life.

The divine didn’t bother with the person shot and killed?

Strange, isn’t it?

I could be here all day and bore you senseless, but the libs have a very lengthy history when it comes to violence.

then why is it that nearly every lone wolf , school shooter or mass shooter is a conservative and ir republican,

when it comes to violence, highest crimes and homicides per capita are nearly all red states

bass4funk

Personal opinion or can you provide proof?

Doctors reports, snipers and my own knowledge of guns. Had it been glass it would have been a different style of cut altogether, but the speed the photos, it was undeniable of bullet, this is where the Democrats always get themselves into a not when it comes to conspiracy theories, it wasn’t glass, at least a .223 cal

None of that proves if it was a bullet or shard of glass. Why is my question anything to do with what the Democrats believe? So you don't even know the size of the bullet.

I believe doctor reports would be private and not available to the public.

Does the FBI have the bullet?

I am asking a question. I am not saying it wasn't a bullet.

Trump walked into the Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee with a thick bandage over the ear

A play for the sympathy vote, no need for a bandage that size for the tiny nick on his ear. What a shyster.

Lock the fellon away and ensure US democracy remains safe. This is like watching a train about to run off a missing bridge and knowing the fate of all aboard are doomed to oblivion.

A sad fate in store for the great nation as it looks like Trump may be its final leader as Gorbachev was for the doomed Soviet Union. Trump will first seal the fate of Ukraine and Europe before finally destroying US democracy.

Senator Tim Scott said divine intervention spared Trump's life.

But the Divine allowed a Trump supporter to take a bullet to the head? I’m mighty skeptical, Tim Scott!

None of that proves if it was a bullet or shard of glass.

Yeah. It will.

Why is my question anything to do with what the Democrats believe?

Because of the conspiracy theories online, first they claim conservatives are looney for believing in them and no the left is what they accused conservatives of doing.

So you don't even know the size of the bullet.

Scroll up, pay attention I did already by best guess estimate.

I believe doctor reports would be private and not available to the public.

Yes, but we don’t need to know the extent of his injuries, we just need to know if it was a bullet or not, that’s been confirmed.

Does the FBI have the bullet?

?? Rhetorical question?

I am asking a question. I am not saying it wasn't a bullet.

I understand and I’m giving you an answer

bass4funk

doctors report on Trump shooting.

An internet search reveals none.

One thing we can say JD Vance won - World's Biggest Flip-Flopper...

How far is it to go from saying Trump is an "idiot", "reprehensible", and similar to a certain WW II Axis leader...

To now he is a "savior", "sent from God", "brilliant"....

That's an award-winning MEGA-MAGA-FLOP....

And the MAGA-hustle and flim-flam continues...

None of that proves if it was a bullet or shard of glass. Why is my question anything to do with what the Democrats believe? So you don't even know the size of the bullet.

It was a bullet, calibre .223.

Why are you so obsessed with whether it was a bullet or glass shard? Trump was wounded under fire and it would make no difference.

In fact it was a bullet that went through his ear. For goodness sake stop embarrassing yourself.

bass4funk

None of that proves if it was a bullet or shard of glass.

Yeah. It will.

Why is my question anything to do with what the Democrats believe?

Because of the conspiracy theories online, first they claim conservatives are looney for believing in them and no the left is what they accused conservatives of doing.

My comments have nothing to do with the Democrats or any conspiracy tales.

Does the FBI have the bullet?

"Our God still saves," Scott said. "He still delivers and he still sets free. Because on Saturday the devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle, but an American lion got back up on his feet and he roared!"

Vance, 39, was a fierce Trump critic in 2016 but has since become one of the former president's staunchest defenders, embracing his false claims that the 2020 election was marred by widespread fraud.

Blindingly illogical expressions of fealty and superstition have always been a part of American sociopolitics.

But now the ideological litmus test is believing in the infallibility of one man; through crimes, insurrection, documented fraud and the attempted demolition of American governmental institutions.

It seems inevitable the US is entering the worst timeline. Hope for the better is dying out and is one of the biggest victims of the attempted assassination.

Toblerone

None of that proves if it was a bullet or shard of glass. Why is my question anything to do with what the Democrats believe? So you don't even know the size of the bullet.

It was a bullet, calibre .223.

How do you know?

Why are you so obsessed with whether it was a bullet or glass shard? Trump was wounded under fire and it would make no difference.

I am not obsessed. I posted a simple question. Details matter in an event like this. Ask the FBI about that.

I am not obsessed. I posted a simple question. Details matter in an event like this. Ask the FBI about that.

Those are some good points. It would be harder to survive a bullet opposed to a shard of glass but a bullet would sound more "cool" for his bragging rights than a shard of glass

Readers, please stop arguing over whether it was a bullet or glass.

only thing that makes a difference is whether the shooter was a poor shot or average.

But now the ideological litmus test is believing in the infallibility of one man; through crimes, insurrection, documented fraud and the attempted demolition of American governmental institutions. 

Government overreach.

It seems inevitable the US is entering the worst timeline.

Yes

Hope for the better is dying out and is one of the biggest victims of the attempted assassination.

It will get better once this administration retires.

Donald Trump Jr. : The bullet ripped half his ear off and and and he pumped his fist into the air. Man, he's such a gad ass!

Gimme a break! The bullet grazed his ear and it was silly watching him pump his fist in the air. At what?! At who?! Biden? The Democrats? They had nothing to do with it. However, Trump's followers can't tell the difference between right and wrong, just like on January 6th when Trump told them that they march on and riot in the U.S. Capitol, to fight and take back the government. The man has no business near the Oval Office, and these nimrods are going to try and let this man-child loose again.

only thing that makes a difference is whether the shooter was a poor shot or average.

Not just that, how the President moved his head, had he moved it a few centimeters to the right and looked up….scary, that would have been a lethal kill shot. Be a very different story today. Definitely has an angel watching over him.

Can the Trump haters really claim that the current POTUS would have reacted in the same manner had he been shot?

Never.

Like him or not, Trump had the presence of mind to pump his fists after getting shot.

Defining moment

The FBI has interviewed hundreds of spectators at the rally shooting. It will be weeks or months before we see a final report. What were the motives of the shooter? Will we ever know?

Oh yes, the fella who said appalling things about Trump. He could have and interesting chat with JD Vance.

yes he surely doesnt like Trump,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YqhDY3vUYg

The shooter was a member of a local gun club where they claimed he was a poor shooter.

What were the motives of the shooter? Will we ever know?

Eventually.

Safe to say day 1 of the RNC in Milwaukee set out the positive optics and messaging going forward with a diverse array of speakers. ✓

Vance has gone down well across a broad spectrum - particularly blue collar, union voters - and an indication the mid-west will be highly contested. ✓

The shooter is dead and cannot be asked for motives.

Well, that’s OK, that’s the reason why we have detectives and investigation will happen and will determine that, if we just go by well, the person is dead, we could never get any murder solved, but I’m sure they will, they were just able to get into his phone, so I’m pretty sure we will find out in a couple of weeks, I’m optimistic.

Elon Musk just announced he is going to pump in $45 mil per month into the Trump campaign.

This development follows his first ever official endorsement in a presidential race, mere hours after he was shot.

bass4funk

The shooter is dead and cannot be asked for motives.

Well, that’s OK, that’s the reason why we have detectives and investigation will happen and will determine that, if we just go by well, the person is dead, we could never get any murder solved, but I’m sure they will, they were just able to get into his phone, so I’m pretty sure we will find out in a couple of weeks, I’m optimistic.

I must say how surprised I am with you. For four years you have posted about how corrupt and useless the FBI is. Now you have great trust in them concluding the very tragic event. Remember one person was killed defending his two daughters.

It's good to see your change of attitude toward the FBI. Keep it up.

I must say how surprised I am with you. For four years you have posted about how corrupt and useless the FBI is.

I never said that, I was talking about the top echelon of the organization, not the rank and file members

Now you have great trust in them concluding the very tragic event.

The field agents, yes.

Remember one person was killed defending his two daughters.

Of course

It's good to see your change of attitude toward the FBI. Keep it up.

I didn’t, it’s always been the same so….

The FBI is controlled from the top down. It's good to see your change of attitude.

It is the direction/change such an unprecedented horror act has on voters intentions at the ballot box.

Both Republican/Democrat conventions will provide an insight, the reactions, the speeches/rhetoric.

Will either candidate take political advantage, subtlety could be mixed with an approach that one or the other instigated the actions of the assassin.

Then we have the front line political issues, what will take centre stage?

Biden cognitive questions could, if the democrat refocus the campaign away from Bidens age concerns into the a more national unity message.

The actions of this so called shooter is main stream news, all a diversion away from what politically came before.

This is an example...

"Our God still saves," Scott said. "He still delivers and he still sets free. Because on Saturday the devil came to Pennsylvania holding a rifle, but an American lion got back up on his feet and he roared!"

What made this 20-year-old man decide the bullet was better than the ballot and his first opportunity to vote in an election? Did the lack of gun laws play a part?