Former U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about a recent phone exchange with President Joe Biden, describing the conversation as “very nice” after an assassination attempt targeting a Republican in Pennsylvania. Biden suggested Trump was fortunate to have turned in the direction he did, a remark Trump relayed during an interview on Fox News. The tone of the call was cordial, with Trump explaining that it was a pleasant exchange and noting Biden’s comment about turning right as a point of emphasis in their brief, unusual moment of national news.
In the same vein of public record, a letter was released detailing the medical care Trump received following the attack. The document bore the signature of a Republican congressman who has previously served as a White House physician, a familiar figure in recent years of presidential medical briefings. The letter claims daily assessment and treatment of Trump’s ear, which was struck by a bullet, and characterizes the injury as a 2-centimeter wound at the time of the event.
According to the report, the assassination attempt occurred at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, with Trump sustaining an ear wound. Medical staff at Butler Memorial Hospital reportedly conducted a comprehensive evaluation to identify any additional injuries and to ensure there were no other developing concerns. In the aftermath, supporters and members of the Republican party wore ear-bandages in a show of solidarity as Trump recovered from the incident.
Earlier coverage noted that the United States government had declined to authorize extra funding for heightened security measures surrounding Trump. The broader context of the event continues to prompt discussions about the security needs of high-profile political figures and the resources allocated to protect them, as authorities review security protocols and risk assessments in the wake of the incident.