{"id":2297807,"date":"2024-07-17T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T15:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-is-this-a-recent-image-showing-donald-trump-with-no-injury-to-right-ear\/"},"modified":"2024-07-17T11:56:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T15:56:53","slug":"fact-check-is-this-a-recent-photo-of-donald-trump-without-any-injury-to-his-right-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-is-this-a-recent-photo-of-donald-trump-without-any-injury-to-his-right-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"FACT CHECK: Is this a recent photo of Donald Trump without any injury to his right ear?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffact-check-is-this-a-recent-photo-of-donald-trump-without-any-injury-to-his-right-ear%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2297807&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A social media post falsely claimed that a recent \u200dphoto of former President\u200d Donald Trump showed no injury to\u200c his ear after\u200d an attempted assassination. \u2062However, the photo was actually from an Ohio rally in 2022 where Trump did sustain an injury to\u200c his right ear. The post also mentioned the \u2062upcoming speech by Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance at the Republican\u2062 National Convention. Trump had made surprise \u2064appearances during the first two nights of the convention. The\u2064 image showing Trump and Vance was taken at the \u200bOhio rally by AFP Photographer Megan Jelinger, before the assassination attempt. The rally took place on the eve of the 2022 midterm\u2063 elections during Vance&#8217;s Senate race against Democratic Ohio Congressman Tim\u2064 Ryan. Trump later confirmed on TRUTH Social that the bullet\u2063 had pierced the upper part of \u200bhis right ear during the assassination attempt.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ob-read-more-selector\">\n<p>A post<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/annmarie.cross.731\/posts\/pfbid0LTrsWDUgBH4V1jC6ouArUNAcwUK3qnpqKWbddoUFnA2oUyWn78mSZZCX3qRhKzvtl\"> shared on social media<\/a> allegedly shows a recent photo of former President Donald Trump with no injury to his ear after the attempted assassination.<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Verdict: False<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The photo is from an Ohio rally in 2022. Trump did sustain an injury to his right ear due to the assassination attempt.<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Fact Check:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The third day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) will feature a speech from newly nominated Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance, according to<span>&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/rnc-day-3-speakers-schedule\/\">CBS News<\/a>. Trump made surprise appearances during the first two nights of the RNC, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/live-news\/rnc-2024-republican-national-convention-donald-trump\">Fox News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fed-up-business-owner-blocks-in-health-inspectors-car-who-shut-his-business-down-over-covid-restrictions\/\" title=\"Fed Up Business Owner Blocks In Health Inspector\u2019s Car Who Shut His Business Down Over COVID Restrictions\">post shared<\/a> on Facebook claims that Trump was recently photographed at the Republican National Convention with Vance without any injury to his right ear. The image shows Trump and Vance standing at the podium smiling after a speech.<\/p>\n<p>The caption reads, &ldquo;This is Trump today at the RNC convention. Eric Trump said half his ear is gone. That was a lie. If a bullet from an AR-15 grazed his ear it would look worse than this. I&rsquo;m not saying he wasn&rsquo;t hit by something (glass?). Show us the medical report.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The photo predates the assassination attempt. The image was taken at a Nov. 2022 Ohio rally by AFP Photographer Megan Jelinger. In the image, no bandage is present and there is no injury to Trump&rsquo;s ear. There was also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=Trump+Ohio+Rally+2022+Security+Incident&amp;oq=Trump+Ohio+Rally+2022+Security+Incident&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEINTgxOGowajSoAgCwAgE&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">no recorded security incidents<\/a> during this rally.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8165145\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-8165145\">Former US President Donald Trump welcomes Republican US Senate candidate, J.D. Vance on stage during a campaign rally, on the eve of the US midterm elections, in Vandalia, Ohio, on November 7, 2022. (Photo by Megan JELINGER \/ AFP) (Photo by MEGAN JELINGER\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The rally took place on the eve of the 2022 midterm elections during Vance&rsquo;s Senate race against Democratic Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan,<span>&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cincinnati.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2022\/11\/07\/rumors-swirl-that-donald-trump-may-announce-campaign-tonight-in-ohio\/69599421007\/\">The Cincinnati Enquirer<\/a> reported at the time. The event was attended by Congressman Jim Jordan and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-knows-he-messed-up-on-fracking-at-debate-and-is-now-doing-damage-control-the-daily-wire\/\" title=\"Joe Biden Knows He Messed Up On Fracking At Debate And Is Now Doing Damage Control | The Daily Wire\">outlet reported<\/a>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/checkyourfact.com\/2024\/07\/14\/fact-check-viral-photo-of-mark-violets-is-not-trump-rally-shooter\/\">(RELATED: Viral Photo Of &lsquo;Mark Violets&rsquo; Is Not Trump Rally Shooter)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trump claimed on TRUTH Social, following the assassination attempt, the bullet that struck him &ldquo;pierced the upper part of [his] right ear,&rdquo; according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/trump-injury-shooting-incident-pennsylvania-rally-what-we-know-rcna161745\">NBC News<\/a>. Photos taken after the attempt show Trump with a bloodied ear.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>(Advisory: Slightly Graphic and Distressing Imagery Below)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8165159\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-8165159\">BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA &ndash; JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter is dead after injuring former U.S. President Donald Trump, killing one audience member and injuring another in the shooting. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8165160\">\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-8165160\">TOPSHOT &ndash; Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. Republican candidate Donald Trump was evacuated from the stage at today&rsquo;s rally after what sounded like shots rang out at the event in Pennsylvania, according to AFP.<br \/>The former US president was seen with blood on his right ear as he was surrounded by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fmr-cpb-head-slams-bidens-new-guidelines-on-ice-arrests\/\" title=\"Fmr CPB head slams Biden\u2019s new guidelines on ICE arrests\">security agents<\/a>, who hustled him off the stage as he pumped his first to the crowd.<br \/>Trump was bundled into an SUV and driven away. (Photo by Rebecca DROKE \/ AFP) (Photo by REBECCA DROKE\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Misinformation has rapidly spread online since the incident. Check Your Fact also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/checkyourfact.com\/2024\/07\/14\/fact-check-photo-of-trump-rally-shooter\/\">debunked<\/a>&nbsp;a claim that an X photo showed the Trump rally shooter.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Editor&rsquo;s Note:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\"><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">This story is part of our ongoing coverage of the Trump Assassination Attempt. Please consider viewing our other articles on this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-grants-26-pardons-and-3-commutations-includes-numerous-prominent-names\/\" title=\"Trump Grants 26 Pardons And 3 Commutations, Includes Numerous Prominent Names\">breaking news story<\/a>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A social media post claiming to show a recent photo of former President Donald Trump without any injury to his ear after the assassination attempt is false. The photo is actually from an Ohio rally in 2022 where Trump did not sustain any injuries. The post also falsely claims that Trump was photographed at the Republican National Convention with no injury to his ear, but the image predates the assassination attempt. Trump did sustain an injury to his right ear during the attempt, as confirmed by photos taken after the incident. Various misinformation has been circulating online regarding the incident, including false claims about the shooter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1245,"featured_media":2297808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-2159726986-scaled-e1721052804133.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32319,13420,35333],"class_list":["post-2297807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-donald-trump","tag-fact-check","tag-recent-photo"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cdn01.dailycaller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GettyImages-2159726986-scaled-e1721052804133.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2297807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1245"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2297807"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2297807\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2297808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2297807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2297807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2297807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}