President-elect Donald Trump revealed his official inaugural portrait on Thursday, igniting widespread debate online. The image, reminiscent of Trump’s 2023 mugshot, sparked comparisons and sharply divided opinions.

Supporters applauded the portrait’s bold and defiant tone, viewing it as a display of strength. Critics, however, found the stern expression and dramatic lighting unsettling, with some likening it to a villainous portrayal. One user commented, “It’s like a nod to his mugshot,” referencing the infamous photo taken following Trump’s 2023 arrest on election interference charges in Georgia.

The portrait, released alongside Vice President-elect J.D. Vance’s, highlights Trump’s scowl and tilted head, intensifying the similarities to his mugshot. While fans celebrated it as a symbol of resilience, critics dismissed it as a reflection of a “revenge tour” rather than leadership.

Much like his 2016 portrait, Trump’s latest imagery continues to divide opinion, underscoring his penchant for provocative symbolism.