After nitpicking her inauguration look, netizens are now discussing Melania Trump’s new official portrait, which is very different from her first one back in 2017.
Earlier today, January 28, 2025, the Facebook account for US First Lady Melania Trump unveiled her official White House portrait. Experts have shared reflections on the nuances of the striking, widely discussed image, providing context as to what it represents.
Netizen comment about First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House portrait, posted on January 28, 2025. | Source: Facebook/ABC News
The striking black-and-white composition immediately commands attention. With a poised yet authoritative stance, Melania leans forward, placing both hands firmly on a reflective glass table, exuding confidence and control. She wore a tailored black suit, including a structured blazer paired with a crisp white button-up shirt and high-waisted trousers.
Her long, wavy hair cascaded effortlessly over one shoulder, framing her chiseled features, while her makeup remained understated, with defined brows and subtly accentuated eyes adding to the overall polished look.
Behind her, the grand windows of the White House offer a glimpse of the Washington Monument, its presence subtly reinforcing the historical weight of the moment. The natural light filtering through the glass cast a soft glow on her face, enhancing the contrast between her dark ensemble and the luminous backdrop.
After the White House portrait was revealed, online discussions erupted, with netizens expressing a wide range of opinions. Several users commented on her eyes, with one exclaiming, “Those eyes……….!!!” while another observed, “Wow! Those eyes tell me she is serious.”
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Others took a more critical approach to voicing their thoughts, pointing out what they believed to be a harsh expression. “Yikes she looks so mean!” opined one person. Similarly, someone else said, “That look on her Face…if [sic] looks could kill.”
Many netizens also referenced an uncanny resemblance between Melania and her husband, US President Donald Trump. “I swear she’s looking more and more like her husband,” noted an observer.
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Another questioned, “Why am I seeing a Donald Trump hard eye glare??” while someone else remarked, “She looks like a female version of her husband.”
On the flip side, a supporter swooned, “Beautiful and classy!!” However, a skeptic questioning the authenticity of the image asserted, “So photoshopped, does not even look like her.”
The person responsible for the widely debated portrait is someone deeply familiar with her subject. Régine Mahaux, a Belgian photographer with over two decades of experience photographing the Trump family, was once again entrusted with the responsibility of creating Melania’s official White House portrait.
Having previously shot the First Lady’s 2017 portrait during Donald’s first term, Régine expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to do so again in a recent interview. Beyond her longstanding professional relationship with the Trumps, Régine also emphasized Melania’s personal investment in the creative process.
She described working with her as a privilege, noting that the First Lady’s perfectionism and hands-on approach played a key role in shaping the final image.
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Experts analyzing Melania’s newly unveiled portrait have noted the carefully curated nuances within the composition—elements that subtly yet powerfully shape the message it conveys.
According to them, her assertive stance, with fingertips placed firmly on a reflective glass table, projects a sense of authority and purpose.
