Anchor Dana Bash noted the contrast in President Trump's new official portrait, stating it conveys a ‘far more serious expression’ compared to his broadly smiling 2017 photo.
New York Times correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs remarked that the new photo is a ‘slam dunk’ comparison to Trump's infamous mugshot, highlighting its role in Trump's fundraising strategy.
David Chalian explained that the 2025 photo symbolizes strength and defiance, embodying Trump's character as someone not wanting to show weakness or smile in images.
Chalian further emphasized that the 2025 image feels like ‘a president girding for a fight’, distinguishing it from the more casual look of the 2017 portrait.
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