Trump Says His Ear Has ‘Pretty Much’ Healed After Assassination Attempt

Published on August 9, 2024

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that his right ear that was shot during an assassination attempt at a July rally has “pretty much” healed. The former president held a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, delivering comments on a range of issues related to the 2024 campaign. At one point, he was asked about whether his ear has been fully recovered. “Pretty much recovered, yeah. I’m a fast healer,” Trump said. “It was a hell of a shot, but I’m a fast healer.” He added that he “got very lucky,” adding, “It just hit the lobe, as they call it.”...