The Daily The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
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Jul 15, 2024 
Doug Mills, a prominent photographer for The New York Times, shares his firsthand experience of witnessing the chaotic attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Alongside him, Glenn Thrush, a seasoned reporter covering the Justice Department and gun violence, delves into the ongoing investigation of the shooter. They discuss the profound emotional impact of the shooting, the uncertainty surrounding the perpetrator's motives, and the implications for security at political events in today's volatile climate.
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Photographer's Account
- Doug Mills, a Times photographer, was feet away from Trump during the shooting.
- He kept taking pictures, capturing Trump grabbing his ear and falling.
The Bullet Photo
- Mills' photo sequence may have captured the bullet.
- The Times editor noticed the potential bullet in the pictures.
A Historic Moment
- Doug Mills has covered presidents for four decades and considers this one of the most remarkable and sad situations.
- He's grateful he captured the historical moment.