Trump's new portrait unveiled by White House: Darker, bolder, straight to camera
President Donald Trump has a fresh new look. The White House on Monday unveiled a striking new official portrait of President Trump, replacing the previous image with a darker, moodier tone.Shared on X (formerly Twitter), the video showed the portrait being mounted on the wall, accompanied by the simple caption: 'NEW OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PORTRAIT JUST DROPPED.'NEW OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PORTRAIT JUST DROPPED pic.twitter.com/mmDIGRRJNi— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 2, 2025advertisementThe new portrait shows Trump in a classic blue suit and bright red tie, staring directly into the camera with a stern, even-toned expression. Compared to his last official image -- where he wore a blue jacket and matching blue tie against a backdrop featuring the American flag -- this version takes a stark and serious turn.
The lighting in the new image is notably darker, concentrating on Trump's face and casting the edges in shadow. The minimalist black backdrop replaces the more traditional presidential setting of flags and office decor.
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