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New York Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
It's President Trump Again, This Time in Full Frame
President Trump has a new official photographic portrait — his fourth since 2017, two produced during administrative transitions and two in the first months of his nonconsecutive terms. We have come a long way from the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington, in which the Virginian general stands at his desk with stiff republican reserve. The new official image, shot by the government photographer Daniel Torok, presents the incumbent in tight close-up and obscure quarters. Its lighting is immoderate, its tone forbidding, but compared to the last one its subject's mood has actually brightened. For that previous portrait, released at the time of the presidential transition in January 2025, Mr. Torok used egregious spotlighting from below that gave Mr. Trump the mien of a horror movie villain. The ex-president become president-elect glowered and squinted, in marked imitation of his mug shot taken at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The new portrait, by contrast, displays a classically Trumpian tonal incongruity; for all the darkness, note the humor. The lighting is more head-on. Mr. Trump's shoulders are relaxed, his affect has softened. His neutral expression is moderated by a slight warmth in the eyes — a classic pose that a younger generation, following the supermodel Tyra Banks, knows to call 'smizing.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
New Presidential portrait of Donald Trump revealed by White House
Donald Trump's new official portrait pictures a stern-faced president over an all-black background – and shows indications of a heavy-handed photo-shop tools. The portrait replaces the one then president-elect Trump released three days before his inauguration. That portrait drew a striking resemblance to Trump's mugshot taken at the Fulton County jail during his reelection campaign after being charged with a racketeering conspiracy to overturn the state's election results. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ultimately dismissed several of the charges and the case stalled. The White House released a new official version Monday in the form of a video clip of an aide hanging the new portrait on a wall that was posted on X. It shows Trump looking straight ahead, and squinting, wearing a light blue suit and sporting an American flag pin. It reveals a slight downgrade in the intensity of his prior portrait, which captured Trump with an eyebrow raised and appearing to glower – after reclaiming the White House while railing against 'witch hunts' against him and enduring two assassination attempts. That portrait now hangs in government buildings around the country. Experts immediately pointed to hallmarks of photo-shop, including changes that could obscure loose skin below the president's chin. Trump, 78, prizes physical prowess and recently called former President Joe Biden a 'decrepit corpse.' The new portrait does show bags under Trump's eyes, which are somehow absent in the Trump portrait from January, which features much starker lighting. Topping both may be Trump's mug shot, which show Trump gazing downward the first time he was charged with a crime. Aides hanged a newspaper photograph of that portrait soon after Trump took office. It was one of many changes that Trump added to the Oval Office. has asked the White House for information on the new portrait. The earlier one was taken by chief White House official photographer Daniel Torok. In April, Trump hung a stark portrait of himself between paintings of former first ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Atlanta man charged with murder in Julian Kolb's 2023 shooting death
The Brief Blain Stafford, 42, charged with murder, aggravated assault, and firearm possession in connection to Julian Kolb's shooting death. Stafford was already in Fulton County Jail on unrelated charges; the incident occurred on Feb. 17, 2023, in southwest Atlanta. A 911 caller reported a chaotic scene with gunshots, a fight, and a baby in a car near the victim. ATLANTA - Atlanta police have charged a man in connection with the 2023 shooting death of 20-year-old Julian Kolb, authorities announced Wednesday. What we know Blain Stafford, 42, was charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Stafford was already booked into Fulton County Jail on unrelated charges. The charges stem from a Feb. 17, 2023, shooting in southwest Atlanta. Officers responded to a report of a person shot around 4:54 p.m. at a home in the 1300 block of Allegheny Street SW. Upon arrival, officers found Kolb lying in the middle of the street with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Kolb, of Hampton, was identified using a Georgia driver's license. Investigators recovered two black Apple iPhones at the scene. Why you should care A 911 caller described a chaotic and disturbing scene. "There's a man lying dead and shot in the street," the caller told dispatchers. "I believe I saw a fight in the car across the street from my house and then I heard gunshots." The caller also reported seeing "a baby in the car" near the victim and added, "There's a gun on the ground." What we don't know It is not clear if Kolb has retained legal representation or when his next court appearance on these charges will be. SEE ALSO: Atlanta mother shares shocking words for son's killer: 'I forgive you' Teen suspect in murder of Atlanta father named APD's Most Wanted The Source The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office provided arrest records and a mug shot.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman charged with killing South Fulton officer in head-on crash
The Brief Santoria Latrice McLean has been formally charged with the death of South Fulton Capt. Helio Garcia. Garcia was killed in a head-on crash while on duty. McLean's charges include erratic driving and homicide by vehicle in the first degree. SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - The woman accused of killing South Fulton Police Department's 47-year-old Capt. Helio Garcia in a head-on collision has officially been charged. What we know Santoria Latrice McLean, 31, of Atlanta, was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol. Her charges include: Driving - Improper/Erratic Lane Change Reckless Driving Too Fast For Conditions/Prima Facie Speed Driving- Homicide By Vehicle In 1st Degree - Felony Her bond was denied after appearing before a judge for the first time on Friday. She's being held in the Fulton County Jail. The backstory According to the authorities, Garcia was on duty and driving his patrol vehicle on April 15, 2025, when a driver veered into his lane. Both Garcia and the other driver, identified as McLean, were rushed to a local hospital. Garcia did not survive his injuries. Officials confirmed Garcia was a proud husband and father to two daughters and one son. What we don't know Police have not confirmed why McLean veered into oncoming traffic, causing the crash. They did look into whether she was under the influence of the crash, but the toxicology report has not come back yet. So far, her charges notably do not include DUI. The Source This information has been confirmed by the South Fulton Police Department.
