Middle East Politics and Donald Trump's Role in Winning Pulitzer Prize Awards
In the 2025 Pulitzers, we've got a bunch of winners and stories that'll make your head spin! But let's focus on the juicy bits — the assassination attempt on Trump and the chaos in Sudan and Gaza.
The Washington Post shone like a beacon in the darkness with their pulse-pounding coverage of Trump's near-death experience last summer. They went above and beyond, delivering luminous and urgent reports that had everybody talking.
Over in the States, Reuters snatched the investigative journalism prize for their balls-out coverage of the opioid crisis. They exposed how lax laws let powerful fentanyl flood the North American market like a tidal wave, contributing to countless overdoses.
Meanwhile, ProPublica took home the prize for public service journalism thanks to their investigation into the death of Amber Thurman, a 28-year-old woman who lost her life due to a lack of care, all because of restrictive abortion laws in Georgia. This tragedy ignited a fire that Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris stoked, blaming the rollback of women's rights under Trump.
In the world of literature, Percival Everett nabbed the Pulitzer for best novel with his compelling reinterpretation of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. James serves up a heaping helping of absurdity, highlighting the tiresome cycle of racial supremacy in America.
When it comes to international reporting, The New York Times took center stage with their gritty coverage of Sudan. They dug into the illicit gold trade and the regional negotiations that fuel local conflicts. These reports gave us a glimpse into the brutal reality of Sudan.
With the controversy surrounding the arrest of foreign students protesting against the war in Gaza, there's no denying that Columbia University's ties to pro-Palestinian movements have made waves. But the Pulitzers recognized Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha for his heart-wrenching commentary on the physical and emotional carnage in Gaza, which showcases the Palestinian experience during the bombings.
In the midst of all the bloodshed, these works of art and journalism stand as beacons of hope, offering a reminder that even in the darkest times, we can find stories that move us, challenge us, and inspire us to never give up.
- Thearts of investigative journalism in the Pulitzers were spotlighted by Reuters, who were attriburing their win to their brave coverage of the opioid crisis and the lax laws allowing the flooding of powerful fentanyl in North America.
- Photographers took regular stocks of chaos in Sudan and Gaza, but it was The New York Times who stood out with their vivid reports on the illicit gold trade and regional negotiations that spark local conflicts, contributing to a more in-depth understanding of Sudan's brutal reality.
- In the heated discussions of politics, entertainment, pop-culture, general-news, and crime-and-justice, a crowd at a rally chanted slogans against the controversial plans concerning abortion laws.
- In the literary realm, books like Percival Everett's "James" had gotten attention, particularly for its powerful depiction of the tiresome cycle of racial supremacy in America and how it echoed in the absurdity of the depicted setting.
- The media landscape was abuzz with the controversy surrounding the arrest of foreign students protesting the war in Gaza, but it was the poignant commentary of Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha that was honored by the Pulitzers, shedding light on the physical and emotional toll of the bombings on Gaza's population.
- Despite the grim state of war-and-conflicts in the world, the arts and journalism continued to serve as sources of inspiration and resilience, providing narratives that resonated deeply, challenged assumptions, and served as a rallying cry amidst the darkness.
