In a recent development, Keith Olbermann, a prominent left-wing commentator, has been accused of promoting an unfounded conspiracy theory.
Olbermann suggested that former President Donald Trump fabricated an assassination attempt that reportedly occurred at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
According to The Post Millennial, Olbermann took to social media platform X, hinting at an episode of his podcast, where he questioned, Why is Trump lying about the assassination attempt?" He further added, Five days later there is no confirmation, not even an anonymous statement, from law enforcement or a medical authority that he was hit by a bullet."
The commentator's allegations were met with swift criticism, with many users on X dismissing his claims as mere conspiracy theories. A community note was appended to the post, referencing a Reuters report that verified Trump had indeed been shot in the ear during the Pennsylvania rally.
Olbermann's remarks mirror those of MSNBC's Joy Reid, who also attempted to propagate the incorrect narrative that Trump was not shot. Reid released a video this week suggesting that Trump could have been hit by "glass" rather than a bullet.
In contrast, former White House physician Ronny Jackson provided a detailed account of Trump's injuries. Jackson clarified that the bullet fired at Trump came less than a quarter of an inch from entering his head. He further explained, "The bullet track produced a 2 cm wide wound that extended down to the cartilaginous surface of the ear. There was initially significant bleeding, followed by marked swelling of the entire upper ear."
Earlier this year, Olbermann had posted a controversial comment on X, seemingly expressing a desire for Trump to be fatally shot. Responding to a video of Trump claiming he has been treated worse than Abraham Lincoln, Olbermann ominously stated, Theres always the hope.
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