NEW: Trump ‘rapidly recovering from gunshot wound’ after assassination attempt: former presidents’ physician

Jackson (R-TX), who served as the White House Physician for 14 years, released the health updates in a letter, "The would-be assassin fired multiple rounds from a relatively close distance using a high-powered rifle, with one bullet striking the former President, and now the Republican Nominee for President, in his right ear. I have reviewed President Trump's medical records from Butler Memorial Hospital, where he was initially evaluated and treated for a 'Gunshot Wound to the Right Ear.'"

"During the Congressional Hearing two days ago, FBI Director Christopher Wray suggested that it could be a bullet, shrapnel, or glass. There is absolutely no evidence that it was anything other than a bullet. Congress should correct the record as confirmed by both the hospital and myself. Director Wray is wrong and inappropriate to suggest anything else," Jackson added. "I want to reassure the American people and the rest of the world, that President Trump is doing extremely well. He is rapidly recovering from the gunshot wound to his right ear."

Jackson added, "I will continue to be available to assist President Trump and his personal physician in any way they see fit and will provide updates as necessary and with the permission of President Trump."

In a congressional hearing this week, FBI Director Christopher Wray had suggested that Trump was not actually hit by a bullet in his ear at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate Trump during the rally.