Does a photo show a bullet in Trump’s chest? No, it’s a crease in a Secret Service agent’s jacket

July 17, 2024

A July 14 Facebook post stated that "Trump took a bullet, or a bullet fragment, in the chest but was saved by his bullet proof vest which he had just started wearing."

False: A photo shows proof of a bullet hole in Trump’s jacket.

Some social media users are claiming the shooter at the July 13 Pennsylvania rally not only grazed former President Donald Trump’s ear, but also burned a bullet hole through his chest.

A July 14 Facebook post stated that “Trump took a bullet, or a bullet fragment, in the chest but was saved by his bullet proof vest which he had just started wearing.”

The Facebook post included a zoomed-in photo of Trump’s suit jacket, taken after the assassination attempt at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The photo appears to show a small hole below Trump’s underarm.

Similar claims surfaced in a July 14 Threads post.

Serena Zehlius, Editor

Serena Zehlius is a passionate writer and political commentator with a knack for blending humor and satire into her insights on news, politics, and social issues. Serena spent over a decade in the veterinary field as a devoted veterinary assistant and pet sitting business owner. Her love for animals is matched only by her commitment to human rights and progressive values. When she’s not writing about politics, you can find her exploring nature or advocating for a better world for both people and pets.