Photographer Doug Mills and reporter Glenn Thrush from The New York Times discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally. The gunman's motives are unclear, and the chaos and fear of the incident are recounted. The investigation into the shooter and the political implications are analyzed.
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The attempted assassination of Donald Trump raised concerns about security and political tensions in the country.
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting and the actions of the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks.
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Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump at Campaign Rally
Gunshots were fired at a Pennsylvania campaign rally where former President Donald Trump was speaking, resulting in chaos and panic. The gunman, identified as a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, injured Trump but had minimal injuries himself and was later killed by the Secret Service. The incident raised concerns about security and political tensions in the country.
Photographer's Account of Witnessing the Shooting
Doug Mills, a photographer present at the rally, was close to Trump when the shots rang out. He captured the moment of the shooting, including Trump's reaction and defiance afterwards. Mills described the intensity of the situation and the impact it had on him as a long-time photojournalist covering political events.
Investigation and Reactions to the Assassination Attempt
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the shooting and the actions of the gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks. The Secret Service faced criticism for the security breach, prompting calls for a thorough investigation. Trump and other officials called for unity in the aftermath of the incident, highlighting the need to address political violence and protect democracy.
Today’s episode sets out what we know about the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening.
Doug Mills, a photographer for The Times, recounts what it was like to witness the shooting, and Glenn Thrush, who covers gun violence for The Times, discusses the state of the investigation into the man who did it.
Guest:
Doug Mills, a photographer in the Washington bureau of The New York Times.
Glenn Thrush, who reports on the Justice Department for The New York Times.
Background reading:
What we know about the assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump.
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