This is literally a robbery.
President Donald Trump’s supporters are speaking out after one of the most powerful images in modern political history was denied Pulitzer recognition—raising serious questions about media bias and double standards.
The image in question? A dramatic photo of Trump, bloodied but unbowed, raising his fist and shouting “Fight! Fight! Fight!” just moments after surviving an assassination attempt during a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Captured by veteran Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci, the photo instantly went viral. It symbolized courage, defiance, and American strength in the face of evil. Many called it the most iconic photo of the decade—yet it was completely ignored by Pulitzer Prize judges.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump raises his fist as he is rushed off stage after an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pa. @apnews pic.twitter.com/VoAYqRC4QV
— Evan Vucci (@evanvucci) July 14, 2024
Conservative Leaders Outraged Over “Blatant Snub”
“This is a photo that will live in history books,” said conservative commentator Charlie Kirk on X. “But because it made Trump look heroic, the Pulitzer committee refused to honor it. It’s a total joke.”
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) called the decision “telling and tragic,” echoing widespread concern that the mainstream media continues to manipulate narratives to harm Trump and the America First movement.
Conservative voices across social media said what many are thinking: the Pulitzer snub is just another example of how establishment elites are willing to suppress the truth when it doesn’t serve their political agenda.
Media Insiders Admit the Photo Was “Too Powerful” for the Left
One photo editor, speaking anonymously to Axios, reportedly admitted there were internal concerns about the image being used to “advance MAGA messaging” and “energize Trump’s base.”
The editor allegedly said, “It’s dangerous for media organizations to keep circulating it—despite how compelling it is.”
This quiet censorship, combined with the Pulitzer board’s refusal to recognize the moment, is a stark reminder of how deeply partisan the modern press has become.
The Prize Went Elsewhere—But Americans Know the Truth
Instead of awarding Vucci’s striking photo, the Pulitzer for Breaking News Photography was given to New York Times photographer Doug Mills, who was also present at the rally. Mills captured high-speed shots of the bullet that missed Trump by inches and showed his shocked reaction at the podium.
Mills, speaking to Fox News after the event, explained how he instinctively kept shooting with a Sony a1 camera as the chaos erupted around him.
His work was skilled, but even supporters of Mills quietly acknowledge that Vucci’s image carried emotional and historic weight that no other photo matched.
A Defining Symbol for the 2024 Election
The “Fight! Fight! Fight!” image has already become a rallying cry for millions of Trump supporters heading into the 2024 election. It shows a leader under fire—literally—refusing to back down. That’s exactly the kind of strength everyday Americans are desperate for.
Whether the Pulitzer committee likes it or not, this photo is history. It captures the spirit of a man—and a movement—that refuses to be silenced.