Four photographers share their insights on capturing the Trump shooting

Mills, a longtime political photographer, described the chaos that ensued when shots rang out during a speech by President Trump. He recounted the panic and confusion as people yelled “active shooter” and Trump fell to the ground. Botsford, wearing smart glasses that captured video, also recalled the fear and uncertainty of the moment. Despite the chaos, he managed to remember to turn on his camera. Mills, still reeling from the experience, frantically transmitted photos to his editor, realizing that he may have captured the moment Trump was shot. After a closer examination, it was confirmed that he had indeed captured the bullet piercing behind Trump’s head. The surreal experience left Mills and Botsford still trying to process what had happened. The shocking event brought a new level of intensity and danger to their usual political coverage, prompting Mills to reflect on the emotional impact of being in the midst of such a chaotic and potentially deadly situation. The gravity of the situation was palpable as they grappled with the realization of how close they had come to a tragic outcome.

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