Trump's New White House Portrait Unveiled

The White House unveiled a new official portrait of former President Donald Trump on Monday, June 2nd, 2025. The close-up image, a departure from the more brightly lit photograph released earlier this year, depicts Trump in a blue suit with a serious expression. Chief White House photographer Daniel Torok captured the image, as he did the previous portrait. The new portrait is now on display among other presidential portraits in the White House. The change in portrait style reflects a shift in the visual representation of the former president. One might wonder about the reasons behind choosing this particular image for the official portrait, and what message it conveys.