Former MSNBC host Joy Reid has resurrected dangerous conspiracy theories questioning whether President Trump was actually shot during the July 2024 assassination attempt, undermining documented evidence and medical testimony.
Reid’s Baseless Medical Record Demands
Joy Reid, speaking with former MSNBC colleague Katie Phang in September 2025, brazenly questioned the legitimacy of Trump’s assassination attempt injuries. Reid stated, “We can’t get a medical record from this alleged assassination. He was supposedly shot. We have nothing. We can’t even ask.” This reckless speculation ignores photographic evidence of Trump’s bloodied face and documented medical treatment that followed the Butler rally shooting.
Medical Documentation Contradicts Conspiracy Claims
Dr. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former White House physician, issued detailed medical documentation describing Trump’s injuries from the assassination attempt. Jackson’s memo confirmed a two-centimeter wound with significant bleeding that required dressing and ongoing care. The medical evidence directly contradicts Reid’s unfounded suggestions of fabricated injuries, yet she continues promoting conspiracy theories despite clear documentation from qualified medical professionals.
Pattern of Media Distrust and Accountability Failures
Reid’s conspiracy theories reflect broader concerns about media accountability, but her approach undermines legitimate transparency discussions. Unlike previous presidential assassination attempts involving Reagan or Ford, which resulted in comprehensive public medical records, Trump’s team provided limited documentation. However, questioning the reality of a documented assassination attempt crosses the line from legitimate media criticism into dangerous conspiracy territory that erodes public trust.
The timing of Reid’s renewed conspiracy theories coincides with Trump’s presidential inauguration, suggesting political motivations behind her unfounded medical speculation. Her claims lack substantive evidence while contradicting multiple independent sources, photographic documentation, and professional medical testimony that confirm the assassination attempt’s reality and resulting injuries.
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Ex-MSNBC host Joy Reid revives conspiracy about ‘alleged’ Trump assassination attempt