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Rob H.

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4. I don't think so, and it doesn't appear to be one of his official portraits, either

Reply to DFW (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 12:49 PM

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The mugshot is his attempt to make himself look tough, but it always struck me as looking as if he's about to cry because those big meanies who hate him want to see him in jail just because he broke the law, boo-hoo.

He tried to channel that pose in his 2025 inaugural photo at the beginning of his term, but it's giving wannabe cartoon supervillain more than anything else.

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I saw the proposed Trump picture for our passports. [View all] DFW Wednesday OP

I think it is. He was very proud of that mug shot Ocelot II Wednesday #1

He is proud of that photo. I believe he has it hanging near the Oval Office. John1956PA Wednesday #2

Lunacy. cachukis Wednesday #3

I don't think so, and it doesn't appear to be one of his official portraits, either Rob H. Wednesday #4

It is! Grim Chieftain Wednesday #5

Donnie Dimwit thinks it makes him looks like Churchill. rsdsharp Wednesday #6

I have (and continue to have) a personal issue with folks who don't smile RT Atlanta Wednesday #7