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The New York Times won four Pulitzer Prizes, including for a photo of the Trump assassination attempt. The Washington Post and WSJ were honoured for reports on Trump and Musk, while Reuters was recognised for exposing the fentanyl trade.
The New York Times earned top honours in four categories.(Photo: Yt/ The Pulitzer Prizes)
UPDATED: May 6, 2025 02:56 IST
One of the most prestigious recognitions in journalism, the Pulitzer Prize Board on Monday announced the winners of its 2025 awards. The New York Times secured four awards across multiple categories. The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal also received honours for their high-impact reporting on key political and societal issues.
The New York Times earned top honours in four categories, including breaking news photography. Veteran photojournalist Doug Mills won the award for framing the attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. His photograph captured a bullet narrowly missing Trump during a campaign speech.
The Times also received awards in other categories for its wide-ranging coverage of global and national stories, including its reporting on the conflict in Gaza. Details of the other three awards were not disclosed in the official announcement.
WASHINGTON POST, WSJ WIN FOR TRUMP AND MUSK COVERAGE
The Washington Post staff won the Pulitzer Prize for Reporting for its immediate and comprehensive coverage of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The report was praised for its speed, accuracy, and clarity.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal won in the Reporting category for its in-depth reporting on Elon Musk. The Journal’s investigation covered Musk’s business dealings, personal behaviour, alleged drug use, and evolving political affiliations, particularly his closeness to the Trump political circle.
REUTERS HONORED FOR FENTANYL TRADE INVESTIGATION
Reuters was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for its expansive series 'Fentanyl Express,' which exposed the international supply chains behind the opioid crisis in the United States.
In a seven-part series, Reuters reporters revealed how they were able to legally purchase the precursor chemicals needed to manufacture fentanyl for just $3,600, enough to produce drugs worth at least $3 million.
Ann Telnaes, a former editorial cartoonist for The Washington Post, won in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category. Telnaes departed the newspaper earlier this year after controversy surrounding a cartoon that criticised both Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos, the Post’s owner.
The New Yorker magazine was awarded three Pulitzer Prizes for its reporting on various major global events, including coverage of the war in Gaza. The publication has consistently been recognised for its long-form narrative journalism and investigative depth.
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Satyam Singh
Published On:
May 6, 2025
