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Official portraits of Donald Trump
As of 2025, Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, has been the subject of four official portraits, two of which were official presidential portraits for his first and second presidencies released in 2017 and 2025, and two of which were inaugural portraits for his first and second presidencies released in 2016 and 2025 which served as "placeholder" official portraits until the release of the official portraits.
The contemporary tradition of official presidential photographs dates back to Gerald Ford's 1974 portrait; all presidents since have been depicted smiling with a flag of the United States in the background in at least one official portrait.
Trump's first portrait was taken in December 2016 by an unnamed staff member, ahead of Trump's first inauguration in January 2017. The portrait was used as a placeholder official portrait until October 2017, when the White House Office released official portraits of Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, taken by Shealah Craighead, then the chief White House photographer. In this portrait, Trump is standing in the Oval Office with an American flag in the background and smiling broadly at the camera.
Before Trump's second inauguration in January 2025, official portraits of him and Vice President-elect JD Vance were taken and released by Daniel Torok, who became Trump's second chief White House photographer. Trump's portrait is more harshly lit than previous photographs, with a stern facial expression modeled after his appearance in his 2023 mugshot. Another official portrait, taken by Torok, was released in June 2025, featuring Trump on an empty, dark background staring at the camera with a more neutral expression.
Official photographic portraits have been taken of every president of the United States since the American Civil War. Unlike a president's traditional painted portrait, their official photograph is used for everyday functions. Official photographs are printed by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, and are displayed at American federal government buildings, U.S. embassies, and points of entry to the United States. Since the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington, U.S. presidents have generally sought to appear relatable in their portraits while representing strong leadership and American national pride. Official presidential photographs are designed to communicate openness and affability.
Traditional photographic portraits portray presidents framed at a straight angle, from the chest upwards, lit with even, neutral lighting, and smiling broadly. After Richard Nixon, all presidents have been photographed smiling with exposed teeth, except for Barack Obama, who smiled with his mouth closed. Prior to Gerald Ford in 1974, most presidents were photographed against a blank background. Beginning with Ford, presidents have often been photographed in front of a wall or a bookcase. All presidents since Ford have been shown standing in front of a flag of the United States.
Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States in 2017 and the 47th in 2025. A former reality television star, Trump is famously conscious of his appearance and public image. In both 2016–17 and 2025, Trump was the subject of two official portraits, with one taken of him as president-elect and the other as president. Shealah Craighead, his chief official White House photographer during his first presidency, said that Trump is "very hands-on" with his portraits and often asks to see them "in real time so he can decide if it's headed in the right direction."
In December 2016, Trump released his official portrait as president-elect. No person has been credited with taking the photograph, which was added to the White House website upon Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2017. Trump also briefly used the portrait on Twitter as his profile picture on the official @POTUS account. In the portrait, Trump is wearing his characteristic red tie. The flag of the United States and the portico of the White House are visible in the background; Trump is standing in front of what appears to be a green-screen image of the White House. Trump has a serious expression, and is staring at the camera without smiling. Trump is leaning forwards, and appears to be illuminated from below.
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Official portraits of Donald Trump
As of 2025, Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, has been the subject of four official portraits, two of which were official presidential portraits for his first and second presidencies released in 2017 and 2025, and two of which were inaugural portraits for his first and second presidencies released in 2016 and 2025 which served as "placeholder" official portraits until the release of the official portraits.
The contemporary tradition of official presidential photographs dates back to Gerald Ford's 1974 portrait; all presidents since have been depicted smiling with a flag of the United States in the background in at least one official portrait.
Trump's first portrait was taken in December 2016 by an unnamed staff member, ahead of Trump's first inauguration in January 2017. The portrait was used as a placeholder official portrait until October 2017, when the White House Office released official portraits of Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, taken by Shealah Craighead, then the chief White House photographer. In this portrait, Trump is standing in the Oval Office with an American flag in the background and smiling broadly at the camera.
Before Trump's second inauguration in January 2025, official portraits of him and Vice President-elect JD Vance were taken and released by Daniel Torok, who became Trump's second chief White House photographer. Trump's portrait is more harshly lit than previous photographs, with a stern facial expression modeled after his appearance in his 2023 mugshot. Another official portrait, taken by Torok, was released in June 2025, featuring Trump on an empty, dark background staring at the camera with a more neutral expression.
Official photographic portraits have been taken of every president of the United States since the American Civil War. Unlike a president's traditional painted portrait, their official photograph is used for everyday functions. Official photographs are printed by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, and are displayed at American federal government buildings, U.S. embassies, and points of entry to the United States. Since the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington, U.S. presidents have generally sought to appear relatable in their portraits while representing strong leadership and American national pride. Official presidential photographs are designed to communicate openness and affability.
Traditional photographic portraits portray presidents framed at a straight angle, from the chest upwards, lit with even, neutral lighting, and smiling broadly. After Richard Nixon, all presidents have been photographed smiling with exposed teeth, except for Barack Obama, who smiled with his mouth closed. Prior to Gerald Ford in 1974, most presidents were photographed against a blank background. Beginning with Ford, presidents have often been photographed in front of a wall or a bookcase. All presidents since Ford have been shown standing in front of a flag of the United States.
Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States in 2017 and the 47th in 2025. A former reality television star, Trump is famously conscious of his appearance and public image. In both 2016–17 and 2025, Trump was the subject of two official portraits, with one taken of him as president-elect and the other as president. Shealah Craighead, his chief official White House photographer during his first presidency, said that Trump is "very hands-on" with his portraits and often asks to see them "in real time so he can decide if it's headed in the right direction."
In December 2016, Trump released his official portrait as president-elect. No person has been credited with taking the photograph, which was added to the White House website upon Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2017. Trump also briefly used the portrait on Twitter as his profile picture on the official @POTUS account. In the portrait, Trump is wearing his characteristic red tie. The flag of the United States and the portico of the White House are visible in the background; Trump is standing in front of what appears to be a green-screen image of the White House. Trump has a serious expression, and is staring at the camera without smiling. Trump is leaning forwards, and appears to be illuminated from below.