Doug Mills received the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for his gripping images of the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. His photos captured harrowing moments, including a bullet near Trumpâs head and the aftermath of the incident, which left Trump injured. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents. In the chaos, former fire chief Corey Comperatore died protecting his family, leading to public memorialization. The awards recognized significant journalism in the face of pressing issues, including systemic problems within the Secret Service post-assassination attempt.
Doug Mills' powerful photographs have captured a pivotal moment in American political history, illustrating the dangers candidates face in today's charged political climate.
Mills' images poignantly depict the chaos of the moment, highlighting both the vulnerability of political figures and the heroism of those who tried to protect them.
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