White House photo of Trump sparks conspiracy theory

Trump Ear Conspiracy Resurfaces After New Photo

A new photo of former President Donald Trump in the White House Situation Room has reignited conspiracy theories about the 2024 assassination attempt at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

During that rally, gunfire erupted from a rooftop. One spectator, 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, was killed, and two others were critically injured. Trump was grazed by a bullet on his right ear, while the shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crook, was shot and killed by the Secret Service.

In the aftermath, Trump was seen wearing a white bandage on his ear, a gesture mirrored by many supporters. But a recent photo showing his ear without visible scarring has led some social media users to question the official narrative.

“Isn’t this the ear that apparently took a bullet?” one person wrote on X, while others joked about Trump’s “miraculous ear regrowth.” Critics pointed out that ear cartilage generally doesn’t regenerate, calling the incident “the biggest scam ever.”

Dr. Ronny Jackson, former White House physician, previously explained that the wound bled heavily, swelled, and did not require stitches due to its blunt nature. He said healing was underway, with dressing still needed due to intermittent bleeding.

Many users pushed back against the conspiracy, pointing to the live footage, eyewitnesses, and even a camera capturing the bullet mid-air. Others reminded skeptics of the lives lost and nearly lost that day, urging respect for the gravity of the event.

The controversy continues to stir heated online debate.