NEW: Trump’s Official Inaugural Portrait Is Unveiled
The official inaugural portrait of Donald J. Trump, marking his historic return to the Oval Office, has been revealed just days before his second inauguration. The striking black-and-white portrait captures a defiant, steely-eyed Trump, with an unmistakable aura of determination.
For only the second time in American history, a president is beginning a non-consecutive second term. Trump, famously unshaken by controversy, will re-enter the Oval Office as the 47th President of the United States.
Supporters have celebrated this moment as a defining chapter of his legacy. Many have likened the image to a wartime leader ready to face unprecedented challenges. Trump’s staunchest supporters hailed the portrait as “badass” and “iconic.” Benny Johnson called it “absolute fire.”
Others see the portrait as a symbol of resilience, a message that Trump is prepared to rewrite the political playbook. Presidential portraits are a longstanding tradition in the United States, serving as both historical records and symbols of leadership.
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🚨 The OFFICIAL Portraits of Donald Trump and JD Vance REVEALED.
They are absolute FIRE pic.twitter.com/TOwaD4qMRg
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 15, 2025
These official portraits, dating back to George Washington, are typically displayed in the National Portrait Gallery or the White House and reflect the artistic styles of their time. Most are commissioned after a president leaves office, though some are created during their tenure. For presidents with non-consecutive terms, like Grover Cleveland and now Donald Trump, multiple portraits may be made to mark different administrations.
These artworks often spark public debate about the leader’s legacy and cultural impact, with modern examples, including Trump’s latest portrait, highlighting the evolving role of art in capturing political and historical significance.
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Trump 1st Term Vs 2nd Term Portraits pic.twitter.com/lewAQbmspC
— OSZ (@OpenSourceZone) January 15, 2025
🚨BREAKING: President Trump’s Official Inauguration Portrait was JUST RELEASED!
This is the most BADASS photo I’ve ever seen! pic.twitter.com/64Nide8oN7
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) January 15, 2025
Trumps official presidential portrait was released, and what a time to be alive. FAFO pic.twitter.com/LsrvNbhO12
— Shipwreck (@shipwreckshow) January 15, 2025
Trump really went with the mugshot ascetic with the new Presidential Portrait.
Trump chose violence 🔥 pic.twitter.com/R8HQmcPy2b
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 15, 2025
🚨 COLORIZED: The black and white inaugural portrait of Donald J. Trump, colorized by AI.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 15, 2025