Former White House physician, Ronny Jackson, believes Trump was shot in the ear, not hit by shrapnel.

Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, the former physician to President Donald Trump, revealed shocking details on Friday about an assassination attempt on the former president during a rally in Pennsylvania. According to Jackson, Trump was struck by a bullet in his right ear when a gunman opened fire at the event in Butler on July 13.

In a memorandum addressed to “concerned citizens of the United States” that Jackson shared on social media, he assured the public that he has been closely monitoring Trump’s health following the incident. Jackson stated that the assailant fired multiple rounds from a high-powered rifle at close range, with one bullet hitting Trump’s right ear, who is now the Republican nominee for president.

Having reviewed Trump’s medical records from Butler Memorial Hospital, where he was treated for a “gunshot wound to the right ear,” Jackson supported the initial assessment and treatment provided by the hospital’s medical staff. He emphasized that there is unequivocally no doubt that the injury was a result of a bullet. Jackson added that Trump is currently on a rapid path to recovery and is progressing exceptionally well.

The release of Jackson’s memo appeared to be prompted by comments made by FBI Director Chris Wray during an oversight hearing to the House Judiciary Committee, where Wray suggested that Trump’s ear may have been grazed by either shrapnel or a bullet. Trump vehemently refuted Wray’s remarks on social media, expressing a loss of confidence in the FBI and calling for Wray’s resignation due to his alleged dishonesty about President Biden’s health.

Trump appointed Wray to lead the FBI in 2017 following the dismissal of former Director James Comey. The FBI responded to the matter by reiterating in a statement that the shooting incident at the rally was a targeted assassination attempt on Trump, resulting in his injury, the death of a rally-goer, and injuries to two others.

The bureau disclosed that a specialized team is currently reconstructing the events of the attack by examining evidence from the scene, including bullet fragments. Jackson intervened in his memo, urging Congress to rectify the record of the hearing in accordance with the hospital’s and his own confirmation.

Known for his past service in the White House Medical Unit under several administrations, including President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama, Jackson was appointed by Trump as chief medical adviser and assistant to the president in January 2019. Later, Jackson successfully ran for Congress in 2020, representing Texas’ 13th Congressional District.

In a separate development, in 2022, Jackson faced a demotion within the Navy from rear admiral (lower half) to captain following an investigation by the Pentagon’s internal watchdog. The inquiry unveiled instances of inappropriate conduct by Jackson during his tenure with the White House Medical Unit.

Released in March 2021, the Pentagon’s findings indicated that Jackson had engaged in disparaging, belittling, bullying, and humiliating behavior towards subordinates. Additionally, it pointed to Jackson’s reckless drinking habits during official trips where he was responsible for providing medical care to U.S. officials.

Jackson retired from the Navy in 2019, and his nomination by Trump to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2018 was thwarted by allegations of misconduct, including claims of drinking on duty and overprescribing medications.