JUST IN: President Trump’s Official Second Term Presidential Portrait Revealed!

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I’ve been waiting for this!

President Trump’s official Presidential Portrait for his Second Term has just been revealed.

The White House Twitter/X account made the official announcement with this video:

That video moves real quick, so here’s a picture:

I think it looks incredible!

Here’s a quick summary of the details about the release, as well as some of the initial reaction and commentary:

  • Official Portrait Unveiled: The White House released President Donald Trump’s second-term official portrait, taken by Chief White House Photographer Daniel Torok.

  • Striking Imagery: The portrait is notable for its dramatic, bottom-up “monster lighting” and Trump’s stern expression—raised eyebrow, tight-lipped, no smile.

  • Cinematic Feel: Experts say the lighting is reminiscent of horror films or old cinematic posters, adding intensity and a sense of foreboding.

  • Contrast With 2017 Portrait: Trump’s previous 2017 portrait showed him smiling with balanced lighting, offering a more traditional and approachable look.

  • Mugshot Influence: Photographer Jared Polin noted that Trump’s 2023 Georgia mugshot partially inspired this portrait to convey a similar intensity.

  • Expert Opinions:

    • Eliska Sky (London Institute of Photography) compared the lighting to horror films, emphasizing seriousness.

    • Paul Duerinckx (Swansea College of Art) noted the unusual bottom-up lighting.

    • Andrew Parsons (political photographer) called it a “message picture,” intended to project a specific persona.

  • Public Reaction: Social media and news outlets are split—some praise the portrait’s powerful, defiant symbolism, while others criticize its dark, unwelcoming tone.

  • Additional Artwork: Another painting in the White House shows Trump raising a fist after surviving the 2024 assassination attempt, replacing Barack Obama’s official portrait and marking a symbolic political shift.

  • Divided Opinions: As with much involving Trump, reactions are polarized, but the controversy and discussion may be intentional.

And in a stunning turn of events, we also got a new portrait for Joe Biden too (joking of course):

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We Just Got The First Look At Melania Trump’s Stunning Official White House Portrait

We Just Got The First Look At Melania Trump’s Stunning Official White House Portrait

When President Donald Trump’s official second-term portrait was released, it portrayed a clear vision of confidence and authority.

And when Lady Melania Trump’s portrait was unveiled this week, her trademark poise was unsurprisingly on full display.

Her suit, expression, and stance all contributed to an image made even starker by its black-and-white composition.

As Fox News reported:

The first lady is seen in a striking power pose – leaning slightly forward with her hands resting on a table.

The black and white portrait was captured by esteemed photographer Régine Mahaux. It was taken on January 21, 2024, in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House, according to the office of the first lady.

Early social media reviews were overwhelmingly positive:

The New York Post addressed some of the notable differences between Melania Trump’s 2017 portrait and the composition revealed this week:

In contrast to the smile in Melania’s full-color 2017 portrait, also shot by Mahaux, the first lady’s lips are closed in a serious expression this time around.

Mahaux, based in Paris, has regularly photographed the Trump family since 2006.

Other of the snapper’s noted subjects include the Belgian royal family, actor Robert De Niro and actress Salma Hayek.

The first lady has said she will divide her time between Washington, New York and South Florida over the next four years — the better to spend time with her son Barron, a freshman at NYU.

“I will be in the White House. And when I need to be in New York, I will be in New York,” Melania told Fox News in a Jan. 13 pre-inauguration interview.

Here’s a flashback to the response to the president’s attention-grabbing White House portrait:



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