Trump investigations and gun coverage shine in 2019 Pulitzer Prizes
Board acknowledged journalism ‘under relentless assault’ and gave rare posthumous citation to Aretha Franklin
The 2019 Pulitzer Prizes, rewarding journalism and cultural excellence, were handed out on Monday, with a special emphasis going to investigations involving Donald Trump and reporting on gun safety issues in the aftermath of mass shootings.
A rare, posthumous citation was made to Aretha Franklin “for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades”.