Photo : X / @spectatorindex
In a harrowing turn of events at a rally in Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, with the moment captured in a striking photograph by Doug Mills, a veteran photographer for The New York Times. Standing just feet away from Trump, Mills's photo shows the bullet trajectory behind the 78-year-old leader's head after it grazed his right ear.
Reflecting on the intense experience, Mills recounted the rapid sequence of events: "It happened so fast, but now I can see it all in slow-motion." He described hearing gunfire and instinctively continuing to shoot photos. Only upon reviewing his images did he realize he had captured the bullet's path in a single frame, taken at 1/1,800 of a second.
"I never imagined witnessing an assassination attempt on a president, let alone photographing it," Mills admitted, emphasizing the surreal nature of the event.
Stay informed with the latest news. Follow DXB News Network on WhatsApp Channel
Mills, who has covered U.S. presidents since 1983, credits his experience for being in the right place to capture such a critical moment. He recalled rushing to the stage as Trump was helped to his feet, capturing both the initial defiance and then the seriousness that followed as Trump assessed his injuries.
Following the attempt, the FBI identified the assailant as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, who was shot by Secret Service snipers after firing multiple shots from a nearby rooftop. Witnesses had alerted security about Crooks moving between rooftops with a firearm pointed toward the rally.
"This is a moment unlike any I've witnessed in my career," Mills reflected somberly. "To see the immediate shift from defiance to vulnerability on the face of a president is something I never thought I'd experience."
The incident has sparked nationwide concern and a heightened focus on security measures at political events, underscoring the ongoing tensions in U.S. politics.
#trending #latest #DougMillsPhotography #TrumpAssassinationAttempt #FBIInvestigation #PoliticalSecurity #PresidentialRally #ThomasMatthewCrooks #headlines #topstories #globalUpdate #dxbnewsnetwork #dxbnews #dxbdnn #dxbnewsnetworkdnn #bestnewschanneldubai #bestnewschannelUAE #bestnewschannelabudhabi #bestnewschannelajman #bestnewschannelofdubai #popularnewschanneldubai
17th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature...Read More.
Emma Raducanu targeted by man in Dubai, ejected; she lost to Karolina Muchova...Read More.
Dr. Priya Rathish Nair, a Specialist Gynecologist at Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Centre in Ras Al Khaim
Set for 2028, Burj Azizi will feature luxury homes, hotels, retail, and entertainment
India-UAE CEPA marks three years since signing, boosting trade and economic ties
Passenger Pete Koukov shared a video on Instagram showing his rescue by authorities from inside the
H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Economy Minister, to deliver keynote speech at event.
17th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
Emma Raducanu Reduced to Tears After Security Incident in Dubai
Emma Raducanu targeted by man in Dubai, ejected; she lost to Karolina Muchova
Dubai Industrial City Secures AED 350 Million in F&B Investments in 2024
Dubai Industrial City secured over AED 350 million in food and beverage (F&B) investments in 2024
DHA Announces Additional Standards for Organ and Tissue Donation & Transplantation
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) partners with DTI Foundation-Spain & National Organ Donation Center.
Kim Kardashian Calls Out Kris Jenner For Overshadowing Collab
Kim Kardashian jokes about Kris Jenner stealing the spotlight from her new brand collab
The Role of Technology in Business Growth
Discover how technology drives business growth and enhances success
UAE president rejects Palestinian displacement in talks with Rubio
UAE President rejects Palestinian displacement in talks with U.S. Secretary Rubio
Dr. Priya Rathish Nair, a Specialist Gynecologist at Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Centre in Ras Al Khaimah
DP World Records Highest Cargo Volumes at Jebel Ali Port Since 2015
DP World marks a stellar year for trade, hitting highest container & breakbulk volumes at Jebel Ali since 2015
2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets for 2025 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit are now on sale
3001E, 30 Floor, Aspin Commercial Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
+971 52 602 2429
info@dxbnewsnetwork.com
© DNN. All Rights Reserved.