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In reply to the discussion: Was Trump struck by a bullet or a shard of glass from the teleprompter? [View all]
Bernardo de La Paz
(51,767 posts)33. He faced left. He was looking front, then turned to his right, which is the left of the stage
The teleprompter in question (neither was hit) was on his right (the left from front audience and videos viewpoints).
The shooter was from his right. The building was on his right. The shot came from his right. The photo of the bullet in flight is on his left after it passed and nicked his ear.
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Was Trump struck by a bullet or a shard of glass from the teleprompter? [View all]
skip fox
Jul 2024
OP
Also, remember how Trump hollered that he wanted to see Obama's transcripts?
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Jul 2024
#36
Yes... A distinction without a difference and only makes us look like grasping conspiracy theorists...
hlthe2b
Jul 2024
#6
Its an attempt to steal his narrative/expose a lie. Not worth spending too much time on
BootinUp
Jul 2024
#10
The media would love nothing more than to highlight this (and the expected outrage by wounded and dead family members)
hlthe2b
Jul 2024
#19
Well, you are totally distorting what is being said. If your point is that it WOULD be distorted
BootinUp
Jul 2024
#20
Concern/Offense how about less of all that. I am going to work and not thinking about
BootinUp
Jul 2024
#24
It's a mole hill looking for a mountain. We shouldn't be feeding it. Like you said: he was shot at, doesn't matter ...
marble falls
Jul 2024
#13
So why the secrecy? Why is Chump's campaign manager threatening to fire anybody
FakeNoose
Jul 2024
#46
Factless speculation damages our cause. DU is noted by outside observers for sticking to facts and reality. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2024
#30
It's always concerning when people try to squelch discussion of important topics
Blues Heron
Jul 2024
#34
Factless speculation is not the best discussion. Exactly what injured in assassination attempt not very important
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2024
#39
There is NO "shattered teleprompter". Bullet grazes are grazes, not like centre-on exploding apple cores
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2024
#11
He faced left. He was looking front, then turned to his right, which is the left of the stage
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2024
#33
In a few day the maxi-pad on his ear will be gone and any last in damage will be visible.
Historic NY
Jul 2024
#41
Was Trump hit by a bullet or not? Calls mount for campaign to release medical records
LetMyPeopleVote
Jul 2024
#48
It Seems Quite Likely His Bone Spurs Got Loose and Migrated to What Passes for a Head
The Roux Comes First
Jul 2024
#54