It’s a very interesting photo. One of the things I notice is how cluttered Trump’s work area is. Unlike most politicians, successful business men often have cluttered work areas as they want the things they work with on a regular basis in quick easy reach. Papers, in/out boxes, pens, pencil sharpeners, clips, etc. are all over his desk.
The second thing I notice is how many photos he has on the window ledge. He has a great view of New York and Central Park, and yet there appear to be over twenty personal pictures, in all sizes and ages, in different frames that he keeps beside him while he works.
He also looks like he has a very comfortable chair.
All in all, he looks like a successful man who works in that chair. He looks genuine in that position.
My late father used to say, “If a cluttered desk means a cluttered mind, what does an empty desk mean?”
Funny you mentioned that because I noted the same thing. He is obviously fully engaged in running his empire. No need to have a clean desk for a photo op.