Who is Doug Mills, the veteran photojournalist behind the Pulitzer-winning Trump shooting images?

The New York Times photojournalist Doug Mills was awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for his images of the shooting of Donald Trump.

Updated on: May 6, 2025, 02:04:38 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Veteran photojournalist Doug Mills has been awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for his striking images of the July 2024 shooting of President Donald Trump. A senior photographer for The New York Times since 2002, Mills specializes in White House coverage. He has covered major political moments throughout his four-decade career.

The New York Times photojournalist Doug Mills was awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography. (X/ Doug Mills)

Mills has previously won two Pulitzer Prizes. He was honored in 1993 for team coverage of the Clinton/Gore campaign. He won his Pulitzer for investigative reporting on the Monica Lewinsky affair.

In both 2020 and 2023, Mills was honored with the Award for Excellence in Presidential News Coverage by Visual Journalists, presented by the White House Correspondents' Association.

Apart from political events, Mills has also covered popular sporting events like the World Series, and Super Bowls, and 16 Olympics.

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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