Trump Jr. Defends Father's Ear Bandage, Slams MSNBC for Questioning Its Legitimacy

The former president's eldest son criticized the media outlet for suggesting that the wound was exaggerated, as delegates at the RNC showed solidarity by wearing bandages.

The former president's eldest son clashed with MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff on the floor of the RNC convention in Milwaukee.

Trump Jr. accused Soboroff of spreading "fake news" and repeatedly told him to "get out of here" as the reporter attempted to ask a question about his father's ear bandage.

Trump Jr. Defends Father's Ear Bandage, Slams MSNBC for Questioning Its Legitimacy

The altercation occurred after Soboroff questioned the severity of Trump's injury, which he sustained during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania over the weekend.

Some, including MSNBC host Ari Melber, have suggested that the ear bandage was excessive and that the injury may not have been as serious as Trump has claimed.

Trump Jr. Defends Father's Ear Bandage, Slams MSNBC for Questioning Its Legitimacy

Trump Jr. vehemently defended his father, saying that the media was "trying to downplay" the attack and that MSNBC was "part of the problem."

"My father was shot in the face, and you're trying to tell me that it's not a big deal?" Trump Jr. said. "You're a disgrace."

Trump Jr. Defends Father's Ear Bandage, Slams MSNBC for Questioning Its Legitimacy

Soboroff attempted to respond, but Trump Jr. continued to interrupt him and demanded that he leave.

"Get out of here," Trump Jr. said. "You don't belong here."

The incident highlights the ongoing tension between the Trump family and the media, which has been particularly pronounced since the former president left office.

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is among those who have questioned the necessity of Trump's ear bandage.

Navratilova, who is known for her outspoken views on social and political issues, responded to a post on social media that suggested the bandage was excessive.

"A good friend of mine is the charge nurse (Level IV FNP) at a major trauma center in a huge city," the post read. "She says there's absolutely no need to dress an ear wound like this, unless half his ear was blown off. And even then, it wouldn't look like this."

Navratilova agreed, while also insisting that the bandage was a "PR stunt" by Trump.

"Of course - this is obviously a PR stunt - the day after the shooting he had no dressing on his ear... not even a band-Aid," Navratilova tweeted.

Navratilova did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.

Several delegates at the Republican National Convention (RNC) were seen wearing ear bandages in solidarity with Trump.

Arizona's Joe Neglia was among those who wore the bandage.

"Yesterday when he came in, and there was that eruption of love in the room, I thought, 'What can I do to honor the truth? What can I possibly do?'" Neglia told Fox News Digital. "And then I saw the bandage and I thought, ‘I can do that.’ So, I put it on simply to honor Trump and to express sympathy with him and unity with him."

The RNC saw many Republicans rallying behind Trump, thanking God for protecting him from the assassination attempt.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the attack was a reminder of the "evil" that exists in the world.

"We saw it on January 6th, and we saw it again this weekend," Pompeo said. "But we will not be deterred. We will continue to fight for the values that make America great."