WWE Legend Makes Shocking Claim About Donald Trump’s Assassination Attempt That’s Raising Eyebrows

Ventura’s bold claim on Trump shooting starts controversy online.

Former governor and WWE legend Jesse Ventura has got into a new debate with an unusual claim about Donald Trump and the 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Ventura suggested the incident might not have been real.

The shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, shocked the country at the time. A bullet grazed Trump’s ear, and one person in the crowd died. Trump got back up soon after and shouted, “Fight, fight, fight,” a moment that spread across the media.

However, Ventura questioned that version of events during the interview. He said he sees some inconsistencies and raised doubts about how serious the injury was.

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Jesse Ventura and Donald Trump (Photo Via YouTube and Imagn Images)
During the interview, host Piers Morgan asked Ventura directly if he believed the attack was staged. Ventura did not give a firm answer but hinted strongly at that idea.

“You ever hear of a blade job?” Ventura said.

In professional wrestling, performers sometimes cut themselves to create blood for dramatic effect. Ventura used that reference to suggest the injury might not have come from a real bullet.

Morgan pushed back and reminded Ventura that someone in the crowd died during the incident. Ventura did not engage with that detail directly. Instead, he questioned Trump’s image after the shooting.

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“Come on, Piers, you’re gonna tell me this guy is a hero?” Ventura said.

Morgan responded that he did see Trump’s actions as heroic. Ventura dismissed that view and said, “Well, then he accomplished what he wanted out of you guys.”

Ventura also raised another point. He questioned the lack of a visible scar on Trump’s ear months after the incident. “I don’t know, where’s his scar today?” he said.

The discussion later moved to Trump and his ties to wrestling. Ventura criticized Trump’s spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. He said Trump did not earn it and suggested it was connected to past issues involving former WWE chairman Vince McMahon.

Ventura also mentioned allegations made by former WWE employee Janel Grant. She accused McMahon of sexual assault and trafficking in a complaint that later led to his exit from the company.

He used these points to criticize Trump’s public image more broadly. His comments quickly gained attention online, with many people questioning his claims.

The interview has added more debate around the 2024 incident. Ventura did not provide any proof for his theory, but his remarks still sparked strong reactions in political and media circles.