Former President Donald Trump did not hold back on his criticism of FBI Director Christopher Wray following Wray’s congressional testimony. Using his Truth Social platform, Trump expressed his outrage over Wray’s comments about the assassination attempt during which Trump was struck in the ear.
For those who may have missed the fiery exchange, Wray testified that he wasn’t sure if it was a bullet or shrapnel that struck Trump at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. According to Wray, the exact nature of what hit Trump’s ear remained uncertain.
Wray stated, “I think with respect to former President Trump there’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel that, you know, hit his ear.” His comment, however, didn’t sit well with Trump.
Trump, clearly annoyed and feeling vindicated, blasted Wray on social media, saying, “FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress yesterday that he wasn’t sure if I was hit by shrapnel, glass, or a bullet (the FBI never even checked!), but he was sure that Crooked Joe Biden was physically and cognitively ‘uneventful’ – Wrong!”
Trump’s blistering post didn’t stop there. He continued to rebuke Wray, stating the FBI Director’s “only focus is destroying J6 Patriots, Raiding Mar-a-Lago, and saving Radical Left Lunatics.” He criticized the lack of action against those causing chaos in the capital, like burning American flags and defacing monuments, suggesting that there has been “zero retribution” for their actions.
Trump went on to confirm that it was indeed a bullet that struck his ear, directly contradicting Wray’s ambiguous testimony. He emphasized, “No, it was, unfortunately, a bullet that hit my ear, and hit it hard. There was no glass, there was no shrapnel. The hospital called it a ‘bullet wound to the ear,’ and that is what it was. No wonder the once-storied FBI has lost the confidence of America!”
For those who need a quick recap, during the assassination attempt, Trump was shot in his right ear. U.S. Secret Service agents promptly surrounded him and whisked him away from the stage into a waiting vehicle. Trump later received treatment at a nearby hospital and even managed to make an appearance at the Republican National Convention days later, sporting a bandage on his ear.
As for the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, he met a swift end at the hands of Secret Service agents. The incident also left two others injured, and tragically, former firefighter Corey Comperatore lost his life in a gallant effort to protect his family.
The fallout from the assassination attempt led to widespread calls for changes within the Secret Service, culminating in the resignation of its director, Kimberly Cheatle. Wray now finds himself under similar scrutiny, with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., among those expressing dissatisfaction with the FBI Director’s leadership.
Johnson’s remarks were pointed, touching on the visible frustration and concern over agency leadership. He stated, “We’ve all seen the video, we’ve seen the analysis, we’ve heard it from multiple sources in different angles that a bullet went through his ear. I’m not sure it matters that much.” He went on to add that Wray was “not forthcoming with some of the information that we would expect.”
This entire saga certainly leaves much to contemplate about the state of affairs and the leadership within some of the nation’s highest security agencies. As we continue to follow this developing story, one thing is sure: Trump’s comments will always add a fiery twist to the tale.
