At the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump made his first public appearance after surviving an assassination attempt, sporting a bandage over his right ear where a bullet had grazed him. This led many delegates to wear similar ear bandages in solidarity with Trump, creating an unexpected fashion trend. While Trump received overwhelming support at the convention, former RNC Chair Michael Steele floated a debunked conspiracy theory suggesting the injury was caused by glass, not a bullet. Meanwhile, the Biden campaign temporarily paused its activities in response to the assassination attempt but soon resumed, criticizing Trump's choice of J.D. Vance as his running mate. The incident has further polarized political discourse, with Trump’s supporters rallying around his resilient image and opponents questioning his leadership.