White House photo of Trump sparks conspiracy theory

Every action, detail, and statement made by Donald Trump is meticulously examined.

Recently, a new image of Trump within the White House captured the attention of observant social media users, sparking a surge of conspiracy theories online.

Donald Trump’s existence has been characterized by numerous dramatic events, yet the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania in 2024 is particularly notable as one of the most astonishing.

At that moment, Trump was on the campaign trail for re-election in Butler, seeking to overcome his rival Kamala Harris. However, his rally was abruptly interrupted when gunfire erupted from a nearby rooftop.

The assailant, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crook, discharged an AR-15, firing eight shots from approximately 400 feet away. One bullet hit Trump in his upper right ear — many deem it miraculous that he survived the assault.

Crooks, characterized as a reserved engineering student on the dean’s list, had been accumulating explosives for several months prior to the attack. Shortly after the shooting occurred, a U.S. Secret Service agent shot and killed Crooks immediately.

Despite sustaining an ear injury, Trump avoided serious harm and has since made a full recovery. He later attributed his survival to a large chart displaying immigration statistics.

Just before the initial shot was fired, he turned his head to the right, directing his gaze toward the chart, and pointed at it. This action may have reduced the profile of his skull from the shooter’s perspective, possibly averting a direct hit to his head. Reflecting on that moment, Trump remarked, “If I hadn’t pointed at that chart and turned my head to look at it, that bullet would have struck me directly in the head.”

Sadly, two additional bullets severely injured two audience members, and a third bullet resulted in the death of a man at the scene, identified as Corey Comperatore.

In the weeks that followed the attack, Trump was frequently observed wearing a white bandage over his injured ear. Some of his supporters even wore similar bandages as a demonstration of solidarity during his presidential campaign.

While Trump made a full recovery aside from the ear injury, the incident sparked a flood of conspiracy theories online.

But some has claimed the attack was staged or exaggerated to gain sympathy and boost his campaign. Others suggested secret groups were behind the shooting, feeding into broader narratives of political intrigue and shadowy plots. Despite official reports and evidence, these theories continue to circulate, reflecting the deep divisions and mistrust in today’s political climate.

Quickly noticed the ear

Recently, a photo released by the White House on June 21 has sparked renewed speculation online regarding the 2024 assassination attempt.

The side-profile image depicts Trump donning his iconic MAGA hat, providing a clear view of his right ear — the same ear that was grazed by a bullet — or a fragment of it — during the incident.

Users on social media quickly observed that the ear seemed to show no visible signs of injury.

One individual on X inquired, “Isn’t this the ear that supposedly took a bullet?” while another humorously remarked, “Trump should forgo the Nobel Peace Prize and aim for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for naturally regenerating an ear. This has never been accomplished before.”

Another user remarked, “That image from the situation room merely illustrates the remarkable recovery of Trump’s ear.”

Nevertheless, numerous individuals have vehemently dismissed the notion that the occurrence was fabricated, emphasizing the disordered outdoor environment, the multitude of witnesses present, and the numerous cameras that documented the event.

One individual commented, “How could it possibly be staged in an outdoor environment with thousands of witnesses and numerous cameras? One of those cameras even captured the bullet in mid-flight.”

Official sources have verified that the injury was genuine. The FBI declared, “What impacted former President Trump in the ear was a bullet, whether intact or fragmented into smaller pieces, discharged from the rifle of the deceased individual.”

Just a week following the shooting, Trump released a letter from former White House physician and Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson affirming the seriousness of the injury.

Jackson reported a “2 cm-wide gunshot wound in the right ear from a high-powered rifle,” indicating “initially significant bleeding, followed by pronounced swelling of the entire upper ear.” He stated, “The swelling has since subsided, and the wound is starting to granulate and heal properly. Due to the broad and blunt nature of the wound, no sutures were necessary.”

Jackson also condemned FBI Director Christopher Wray’s assertion that the injury could have been caused by shrapnel, labeling it as “absolutely irresponsible” and posting on X: “IT WAS A BULLET — I’VE SEEN THE WOUND! PATHETIC!!!”

The president has candidly discussed the ongoing impact of the attack on him. “I experience that throbbing sensation every now and then,” Trump informed reporters on June 27 while addressing threats to his life, as reported by USA Today.

At a rally shortly before his inauguration, Trump remarked, “I still feel that throbbing sensation in my ear.” He later mentioned the discomfort again during a Fox News interview last month, while talking about two other thwarted assassination attempts in 2024.

Reflecting on the dangers associated with his role, Trump stated, “This is a perilous profession. What I do is a dangerous business.”