Overview

• Donald Trump’s official portrait for his upcoming inauguration as the 47th U.S. president closely resembles his 2023 mugshot taken in Georgia after his indictment.
• The portrait features a stern expression, tilted head, and intense gaze, elements that recall the widely circulated booking photo.
• Trump’s 2023 mugshot became a central symbol of his campaign, used on merchandise to portray himself as a victim of political persecution.
• The shift in tone from his 2017 portrait, which showed a smiling Trump, highlights a more serious and combative image for his second term.
• The portrait was released ahead of his January 20 inauguration, marking a deliberate nod to his legal battles and political branding.