Fact Check: No, Trump was not shot in chest; viral image shows wrinkle on coat, not bullet hole
The original one shows a wrinkle on the coat of one of the US Secret Service agents surrounding Trump in a protective bubble.By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 15 July 2024 1:41 PM GMT
Claim Review:The image shows Trump shot in the chest in the assassination bid on July 13 but survived due to a bulletproof jacket.
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Fact:The claim is false. The uncropped version of the viral image shows a wrinkle on the Secret Service agent’s coat while protecting Trump.
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