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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]LetMyPeopleVote
(151,583 posts)48. Was Trump hit by a bullet or not? Calls mount for campaign to release medical records
The fact that none of TFG's doctors have discussed this event or released any records is a big problem. The American public deserves to know the facts. What is TFG hiding?
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Critics are calling for Donald Trumps campaign to release his medical records in the wake of Saturdays attempted assassination, noting that no physician has gone on record to give the American people any information, which some are saying is a lack of transparency.
Trump has stated he was wounded by the shooters bullet, but reports have also stated the bleeding on his right ear was from shards of glass from his teleprompter.
Trump has posted that his ear was pierced by a bullet, but the sad fact is that hes an unreliable source. News organizations need to wait for more credible confirmation of what happened, wrote journalist Steven Beschloss on Saturday.
Why havent we heard from the medical staff or others confirming whether Trump was or wasnt hit by a bullet? he asked Monday, adding, If indeed Trump was cut by a piece of glass, then all the talk that he was shot is factually wrong. This needs to be clarified by the authorities involved, no matter whether it contradicts the Trump narrative.
Investigative journalist Jonathan Greenberg on Monday asked, What is Trump hiding?
Trump has stated he was wounded by the shooters bullet, but reports have also stated the bleeding on his right ear was from shards of glass from his teleprompter.
Trump has posted that his ear was pierced by a bullet, but the sad fact is that hes an unreliable source. News organizations need to wait for more credible confirmation of what happened, wrote journalist Steven Beschloss on Saturday.
Why havent we heard from the medical staff or others confirming whether Trump was or wasnt hit by a bullet? he asked Monday, adding, If indeed Trump was cut by a piece of glass, then all the talk that he was shot is factually wrong. This needs to be clarified by the authorities involved, no matter whether it contradicts the Trump narrative.
Investigative journalist Jonathan Greenberg on Monday asked, What is Trump hiding?
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Was Trump struck by a bullet or a shard of glass from the teleprompter? [View all]
skip fox
Jul 17
OP
Also, remember how Trump hollered that he wanted to see Obama's transcripts?
Prof. Toru Tanaka
Jul 17
#36
Yes... A distinction without a difference and only makes us look like grasping conspiracy theorists...
hlthe2b
Jul 17
#6
Its an attempt to steal his narrative/expose a lie. Not worth spending too much time on
BootinUp
Jul 17
#10
The media would love nothing more than to highlight this (and the expected outrage by wounded and dead family members)
hlthe2b
Jul 17
#19
Well, you are totally distorting what is being said. If your point is that it WOULD be distorted
BootinUp
Jul 17
#20
Concern/Offense how about less of all that. I am going to work and not thinking about
BootinUp
Jul 17
#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 17
#13
So why the secrecy? Why is Chump's campaign manager threatening to fire anybody
FakeNoose
Jul 17
#46
Factless speculation damages our cause. DU is noted by outside observers for sticking to facts and reality. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 17
#30
It's always concerning when people try to squelch discussion of important topics
Blues Heron
Jul 17
#34
Factless speculation is not the best discussion. Exactly what injured in assassination attempt not very important
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 17
#39
There is NO "shattered teleprompter". Bullet grazes are grazes, not like centre-on exploding apple cores
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 17
#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 17
#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 17
#41
Was Trump hit by a bullet or not? Calls mount for campaign to release medical records
LetMyPeopleVote
Jul 17
#48
It Seems Quite Likely His Bone Spurs Got Loose and Migrated to What Passes for a Head
The Roux Comes First
Jul 17
#54