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Donald Trump conspiracy theory about assassination attempt ignites another debate over 'ear shot'

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Updated 15:18 3 Jul 2025 GMT+1Published 15:14 3 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Donald Trump conspiracy theory about assassination attempt ignites another debate over 'ear shot'

The 79-year-old Republican survived the assassination attempt last summer

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

There's a seemingly relentless conveyor belt of conspiracy theories when it comes to United States President Donald Trump.

One of the more recent ones is all do it with his assassination attempt which took place nearly a full year ago now on the 13 July, 2024 and saw the 79-year-old Republican get shot during a rally in Pennsylvania.

It didn't take long for the shooter to be identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot at Trump with an AR-15-style rifle while also killing an audience member, Corey Comperatore, and critically injuring two others.

Crooks was then shot and killed by a member of the US Secret Service but it's clear that after almost a whole year on, the conspiracy theory about Trump's assassination attempt has reignited once again, sparking another debate over his 'ear shot'.

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There have been a seemingly never-ending amount of conspiracy theory debates surrounding Donald Trump's assassination attempt (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
There have been a seemingly never-ending amount of conspiracy theory debates surrounding Donald Trump's assassination attempt (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Now, there's been a load of speculation from people convinced the events were 'faked', with a counter-terrorism expert weighing in on Trump's controversial reaction to the shooting as well as sharing one possible answer to a common question skeptics ask about it.

But the latest chatter online is all to do with where the blood seen all over Trump's face and ear came from, with some debating the drips appeared to look as if to was going from mouth to ear as opposed from ear to mouth.

One sleuth penned: "Anyone else notice that the blood is on his mouth and going back to his ear, and he is showing no signs of pain or shock."

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A second questioned: "Am I the only one who thinks the Trump 'ear shot' was a staged political stunt to humanise him before the election?"

Some internet sleuths speculated over the source of where the blood on Trump's face came from (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Some internet sleuths speculated over the source of where the blood on Trump's face came from (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

A third then responded: "I believe it was his mouth. Then he gets blood on his hand and touches the ear. Call me a rube for not going full conspiracy theory, but I find it hard to believe there aren't more attempts considering he's an epically malignant a**hole that has ruined countless lives."

They later added: "Just to clarify, I believe he hit his mouth on the agent's gun, not that it was a blood pack. In slow motion it looks pretty clear that he ducks as the agent runs in, and the agent pretty much almost knees him in the mouth.

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"Then you can see the agent's gun where Trump's face collided with him."

Featured Image Credit: REBECCA DROKE/AFP via Getty Images

Topics: Donald Trump, Politics, US News, Social Media

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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