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

‘I’m a fast healer,’ the former president says during a lengthy news conference.
Trump Says His Ear Has ‘Pretty Much’ Healed After Assassination Attempt
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on Aug. 8, 2024. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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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.

Jack Phillips
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