For those who think 47 wasn’t actually shot, here’s a photo from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert from tonight, 5/14. The close-up of the right side of his face, about 5 minutes in, was to show his terrible makeup job but also shows his undamaged ear. Does it look like a high powered bullet hit his ear? Barely grazed?

clip circulating online from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (dated 5/14) is sparking fresh debate across social media. In the segment, a close-up of the right side of Donald Trump’s face—shown about five minutes into the show—has people talking.

Some viewers say the image appears to show an ear with no visible damage, arguing that if a high-powered bullet had struck or even grazed it, there would likely be more noticeable scarring. Others counter that healed wounds, lighting, camera angles, and makeup can make injuries appear different over time.
The moment has quickly turned into another viral flashpoint, with people asking the same question:
👉 Does the close-up actually prove anything?
👉 Or is it just a misleading screenshot taken out of context?
As always with viral political clips, a single image rarely tells the full story. Medical details, timing of the footage, and verified reports all matter before drawing conclusions.
💬 What do you think after seeing the clip—does the ear look like it was ever grazed by a bullet, or is the internet reading too much into it?
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and share so others can weigh in. 🔥 The debate is heating up.