What’s So Strange About Trump’s White House Portrait? Experts Explain.

Vox ^ | 01/26/2017 | Jacob Gardenswartz

[Hoffer Rand]

Reasonable similarity!

[Andy'smom]

Now THAT’S the portrait of a homo.

[MotorCityBuck]

Like the word “Sexy” in Farrah Faucettes hair in that Iconic poster from the 70’s. If I squint my eye’s hard enough. I see little Swastika in his hair!!
Ohh. That’s Scary!!

[right way right]

This is more of a founding father like pose.
Oooh, scaaaweee!
The hot gaze that causes all global warming!!
Scaaaweee!

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Stares just like our noble, American eagle.

[Obadiah]

[tinyowl]

"There’s the representation of the American flag, a symbol present in nearly every official portrait since Nixon’s. "

Hmm, gee, I wonder who chose not to have the flag?

[Scooter100]

It’s the “Negotiator Stare”. Hehe.

[katana]

That is exactly the expression I want everyone entering an American Embassy or Consulate in every foreign country to see. Sorta like ...

[Lurkinanloomin]

Unlike W, Trump isn’t going to obsequiously take whatever they dish out.

[Scooter100]

There’s another one showing Trump leaning forward with both hands on a desk....much more intense than the above.

[mewzilla]

That needs to go on a bill. Any bill. $10 or $20 would be my preference. Bwah h hah hah hah hah...

[Lurkinanloomin]

That picture just screams, “I’M GAY!”

[Publius]

It’s the look that Andrew Jackson had when he approached the dueling field.

[georgiegirl]

LIKE the portrait very much.

[AC Beach Patrol]

I was on at a military base today and nearly broke down in tears when I saw Trump’s and Mattis’ picture. (”No, thanks Colonel, I’m okay. I’ve just been peeling onions.”). As I stood there looking at the portraits in the chain of command I was struck with how Trump’s picture was not a typical slightly off-center portrait shot. Really stands out.

[toddausauras]

This picture says to me “world, you’re on notice, America is back and we’ll kick your G*D D*AMN ass if you get in the way.”

[batterycommander]

Jeez. Put some earrings on that cow and let’s go dancin.

[McBuff]

It conveys one of the most essential elements a President can project: “If you f’ers F with the United States, the United States will F with you! . . .so, in lieu of that. . .let’s see if we can’t find a common interest.”