WASHINGTON — Former US President Donald Trump's White House doctor said Saturday that the ex-president, who was the target of an assassination attempt, is in good condition.

Ronny Jackson said in a statement that he has been with Trump since the assassination attempt, evaluating and treating his wound daily.

He said the bullet passed millimeters from Trump's head and struck the upper part of his right ear, creating a wound 0.8 inches (2 centimeters) wide that extends to the cartilage surface of his ear.

Jackson noted that initially there was significant bleeding and then noticeable swelling above the ear, which has since improved.

He said the wound has begun to heal properly, though there is intermittent bleeding that still requires dressing.

Jackson stated that Trump's overall condition is good and his wound has healed as expected.

"It is an absolute miracle he wasn’t killed," he said.

Trump was attacked on July 13 at a rally in the Butler region of Pennsylvania while addressing supporters. One person was killed and two were injured in the attack. The US Secret Service announced that the assailant was “neutralized” at the scene.

The FBI classified the attack as an assassination attempt and identified the perpetrator, who was killed at the scene, as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks. — Agencies