Trump's Official Portrait Resembles His 2023 Mugshot

President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his official inaugural portrait on Thursday, but social media was quick to notice its striking similarity to another well-known image: Trump's 2023 mugshot.

The portrait, displayed on his website under the headline "Official Portraits Released — And They Go Hard????"

It has drawn attention for its resemblance to the mugshot taken in August 2023 after Trump's surrender at the Fulton County Jail following charges of election interference related to the 2020 Georgia election.

While his 2016 inaugural portrait also featured a stern expression, this new image closely mirrors the mugshot, with Trump scowling and tilting his head forward, though with harsher lighting.

Community Divided with Praises, Mockery, and Worries

Supporters of Trump on X (formerly known as Twitter) quickly embraced the portrait, with some praising its intensity, calling it "badass" and suggesting that Trump's scowl was a deliberate statement about the challenges he's faced, particularly from the "Deep State."

However, others expressed concern, noting that the image conveys a sinister, Bond villain-like vibe.

Critics argued that Trump should have smiled for the camera, with one user remarking that the portrait feels dark and unsettling.

Others joked that it gave Squid Game vibes.

Some also speculated that the intense expression foreshadows a turbulent future once Trump assumes office.

Is this resemblance to his 2023 mugshot a mere coincidence, or does it serve as a message of the tough times to come?