Photojournalists from major news organizations are reportedly concerned that an iconic photo of former President Donald Trump after an assassination attempt is being used too frequently and is becoming “dangerous.”
These comments were also included in an Axios report that also drew concerns from other photojournalists about the use of the photo.
Law enforcement officials have not released any conclusions about the shooter’s motive.
Trump is seen in the photo taken by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci. Surrounded He was held up by members of the Secret Service, blood streaming from his ears and down his face, his fists raised in the air in a defiant stance, a large American flag flapping in the wind above his head.
The design quickly spread on social media and was quickly featured on t-shirts sold around the world.
of report According to Aida Amer, several photographers privately worried that the shocking images would amount to “photoganda” (a portmanteau of “photo” and “propaganda”), and none of them spoke publicly for fear of losing their jobs if their views were made public.
The report quoted a mainstream media photographer as saying, “The widespread use of Evan’s photos by publications has, in a way, been like free PR for Trump, and it would be dangerous for media organizations to continue sharing them, no matter how good the photos are.”
Washington Post photographer Javin Botsford was also carrying a GoPro camera at the time of the incident. And was captured The former president is seen making his way to the podium as Secret Service officers surround him.
Photographers also complained that, given the hours they put in on the job, they would likely earn less than minimum wage.
Another freelance editorial photographer said that after Trump was shot, the crowd at the rally began yelling and giving the middle finger to the media.
Law enforcement officials have not released any conclusions about the shooter’s motive.
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