Donald Trump’s Official Presidential Portrait Unveiled: Insights and Reactions
The official portrait of President-elect Donald J. Trump has been unveiled ahead of his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, scheduled for January 20, 2025. The photograph, taken by Pari Dukovic in 2019 during a Time magazine assignment, features Trump seated at the historic Resolute Desk in the Oval Office.
This portrait is currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., from January 13 through February 11, 2025, coinciding with the 60th presidential inauguration. The exhibition, titled “Inauguration 2025: Donald J. Trump,” is located on the museum’s first floor, adjacent to the “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition.
The unveiling has garnered significant attention, with social media users praising the portrait’s composition and the President-elect’s demeanor. Comments such as “This goes hard” reflect the positive reception from the public.
The National Portrait Gallery’s “America’s Presidents” exhibition is renowned for being the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House. While the official commissioned portrait of President-elect Trump will be installed after his term concludes, this photograph serves as a significant addition to the gallery’s collection, marking his unprecedented non-consecutive second term.
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