Donald Trump has hung his infamous mugshot outside the Oval Office in a golden frame, turning the controversial image into a statement piece. The mugshot, taken in 2023 after his arrest for falsifying business records, quickly became a symbol of his legal battles and a rallying cry for his supporters.
The framed photo was first noticed during Trump’s recent meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While some fans see it as a bold act of defiance, others have criticized it as unnecessary self-promotion. Online reactions have been mixed, with one user joking, “Should use that as his official POTUS pic everywhere,” while another called it “a mockery of our country.”
Trump has previously spoken about the mugshot’s cultural impact, once boasting that it had surpassed those of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra in popularity. He also credited the image with boosting his support among Black and Hispanic voters.
Whether seen as a power move or an embarrassment, the mugshot’s placement in the White House ensures that Trump’s legal history remains front and center in his presidency.
