Summary

Jesse Ventura said in a recent interview that he believed the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump may have been staged. Ventura referenced wrestling terminology during the exchange and questioned the injury from the shooting at the Butler, Pennsylvania campaign rally.

The White House responded through spokesperson Davis Ingle, who rejected Ventura’s comments and pointed to the fatal and non-fatal victims from the attack.

Quotes

Quote from Jesse Ventura

"You ever hear of a blade job?"

Ventura later went on to say:

"I don’t know. Where’s his scar?"

Quote from Davis Ingle

"On that tragic day in Butler, Pennsylvania, we tragically lost an American hero, Corey Comperatore, who selflessly laid down his life to protect those around him. President Trump will never forget Corey and his beautiful family. On that dark day, God spared President Trump’s life by a miraculous millimeter. President Trump is standing stronger than ever as he continues to ‘fight, fight, fight’ for the American people. Only a fool would believe otherwise."

Jesse Ventura’s WWE Hall of Fame debate stays in the public spotlight

Ventura’s comments bring wrestling language into a major non-wrestling news cycle, and that keeps his public profile tied to his wrestling legacy. It also extends attention on his recent criticism of Trump’s WWE Hall of Fame inclusion, which remains part of Ventura’s broader public stance.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.