Quick Hit:

Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson, former White House physician, released a letter on Friday confirming that former President Donald Trump was indeed struck by a bullet during an assassination attempt on July 13th. Jackson criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray for suggesting otherwise during congressional testimony earlier in the week, reinforcing that the injury was indeed a gunshot wound.

Key Details:

• Jackson confirmed that President Trump was treated for a "Gunshot Wound to the Right Ear," dismissing any other possibilities.

• Jackson criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray's comments during congressional testimony Wednesday, asserting that the evidence strongly supports that Trump was struck by a bullet.

• Jackson leveraged his extensive medical experience and previous role as White House physician for the former president to validate his claims and criticize Wray's handling of the incident.

Diving Deeper:

In a letter released on Friday, former White House physician and current Texas Representative Ronny Jackson confirmed that former President Donald Trump was indeed struck by a bullet during the recent campaign rally shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. Jackson, who has continued to monitor Trump's health since the assassination attempt, stated, "The would-be assassin fired multiple rounds from a relatively close distance using a high-powered rifle, with one bullet striking the former President, and now the Republican Nominee for President, in his right ear."

Jackson reviewed Trump's medical records from Butler Memorial Hospital, where Trump was initially evaluated and treated. "I have reviewed President Trump’s medical records from Butler Memorial Hospital, where he was initially evaluated and treated for a 'Gunshot Wound to the Right Ear.' Having served as an Emergency Medicine physician for over 20 years in the United States Navy, including as a combat physician on the battlefield in Iraq, I have treated many gunshot wounds in my career," Jackson wrote.

Jackson criticized FBI Director Christopher Wray for his comments during a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday, where Wray suggested the injury could have been caused by shrapnel or glass. "During the Congressional Hearing two days ago, FBI Director Christopher Wray suggested that it could be a bullet, shrapnel, or glass. There is absolutely no evidence that it was anything other than a bullet. Congress should correct the record as confirmed by both the hospital and myself. Director Wray is wrong and inappropriate to suggest anything else," Jackson asserted.

Jackson's letter emphasized his expertise and direct observations, stating, "Based on my direct observations of the injury, my relevant clinical background, and my significant experience evaluating and treating patients with similar wounds, I completely concur with the initial assessment and treatment provided by the doctors and nurses at Butler Memorial Hospital on the day of the shooting."

Reassuring the public about Trump's recovery, Jackson noted, "I want to reassure the American people and the rest of the world, that President Trump is doing extremely well. He is rapidly recovering from the gunshot wound to his right ear."

Jackson's letter concluded with a commitment to continue supporting Trump’s health, "I will continue to be available to assist President Trump and his personal physician in any way they see fit and will provide updates as necessary and with the permission of President Trump."