Melania Trump’s official 2025 White House portrait, unveiled on January 28, ignited intense online debate. The black-and-white image, showing her in a sharp black suit with a piercing gaze, marked a stark shift from her softer 2017 portrait. Shot by longtime Trump family photographer Régine Mahaux, the portrait exudes authority and mystery, with the Washington Monument in the background.
Public reactions were mixed—some praised its elegance, while others called it severe or over-edited. The image, along with her dramatic inauguration outfit, underscores Melania’s evolving, enigmatic public persona.
