{"id":28546,"date":"2025-06-03T15:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28546"},"modified":"2025-06-03T15:13:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:13:57","slug":"who-painted-it-new-official-presidential-portrait-sparked-buzz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=28546","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Who Painted It?&#8217;: New Official Presidential Portrait Sparked Buzz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A bold visual shift at the White House has reignited debate over presidential imagery, after two contrasting portrayals of the U.S. President \u2014 one photographic, one painted \u2014 appeared in high-profile locations within weeks of each other.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On June 2, 2025, the White House unveiled a newly updated official portrait of Donald J. Trump, prompting widespread public attention and commentary. The portrait was released with little explanation, replacing an earlier version from January, 2025.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/nyo9TRHn4m6a_l-QPdpZ_6JKOude6wVDjs-pP6bXGog\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjRhMTliZDJkNjQ1MTk5ZWU4YTMwY2ViMjUwZWYzZWJlZDMwNWVlNGQ0MTRhOTBkMmUwNWUwM2QwZWM3ZmQzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/QCMWRHJEicGu9RygoKtwmhcVz02LVKs8KqnqR2uXshg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjRhMTliZDJkNjQ1MTk5ZWU4YTMwY2ViMjUwZWYzZWJlZDMwNWVlNGQ0MTRhOTBkMmUwNWUwM2QwZWM3ZmQzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/8ccrDGHwGcmVVxQDaI8ouE4t-c-YUv1YOGFC71tYMJE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjRhMTliZDJkNjQ1MTk5ZWU4YTMwY2ViMjUwZWYzZWJlZDMwNWVlNGQ0MTRhOTBkMmUwNWUwM2QwZWM3ZmQzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Vl3pqZXWnE4rIJg7I0wyXm3l98YHYK9zE_Dk6Qw-9yc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjRhMTliZDJkNjQ1MTk5ZWU4YTMwY2ViMjUwZWYzZWJlZDMwNWVlNGQ0MTRhOTBkMmUwNWUwM2QwZWM3ZmQzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/vvBJ7W7PCpxggXofnai5k3-KLz_GadDdAJMX4YaaJPI\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjRhMTliZDJkNjQ1MTk5ZWU4YTMwY2ViMjUwZWYzZWJlZDMwNWVlNGQ0MTRhOTBkMmUwNWUwM2QwZWM3ZmQzZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/24a19bd2d645199ee8a30ceb250ef3ebed305ee4d414a90d2e05e03d0ec7fd3d.jpg\" alt=\"A netizen's comment on President Donald Trump's new portrait, dated June 3, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/CBSNews\" width=\"1200\" height=\"340\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A netizen&#8217;s comment on President Donald Trump&#8217;s new portrait, dated June 3, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/CBSNews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl\">In the image<\/a>, Trump appears in front of a stark black background, wearing his signature red tie. His facial features are highlighted by deep shadowing, a notable contrast from the previously released photograph, which showed him with a brightly lit face, a blue tie, and an American flag behind him. Both photographs were taken by Daniel Torok, the chief White House photographer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=197&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=338\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df9d409e8993b937e0%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ff9a2ab9b42b5fccaa%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheBlaze%2Fposts%2Fpfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D197%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D338&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"fd0e2ced5eb658f68\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The updated portrait was showcased in a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/1929634147183505703\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/1929634147183505703\">short video<\/a>\u00a0posted by the White House on Monday, capturing the moment it was installed in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A White House official told CBS News that the image will soon\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/new-trump-portrait-white-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/new-trump-portrait-white-house\/\">replace the previous portraits<\/a>\u00a0displayed across federal buildings and offices. The updated version has also been uploaded to the White House&#8217;s official website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1929634147183505703&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fondoho.com%2F459492-who-painted-it-new-official-presidential.html&amp;sessionId=acac18e7db33b12ddd11aba619abf76e066a0194&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1929634147183505703\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The president&#8217;s first-term official portrait depicted him smiling in front of the American flag. By contrast, the new version\u2019s darker tones and somber expression have led some on social media to compare it to his 2023 booking photo taken at the Fulton County Jail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">That image, captured on August 24, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, corresponded to\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/455779-bruise-on-donald-trumps-hand-reappears.html\">Donald Trump&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0surrender on 13 charges related to an alleged effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/kGbZ16Dp-PkgbKC20u0lFAa5wdw1weObhbZ6G6ATPpM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmFkMmJkNWUyNjAzNjBhNmVmYTg4OGMyZTY3YWNjMjEzMjRlNTAwN2E1YmRhMDU2NzhjNjdjMTQ1ZWI5ZGYxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTUwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/xrX0rc7TvrivBf1v4kXy7tnKzM9uBT-ZYYvsu5ftth4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmFkMmJkNWUyNjAzNjBhNmVmYTg4OGMyZTY3YWNjMjEzMjRlNTAwN2E1YmRhMDU2NzhjNjdjMTQ1ZWI5ZGYxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTUwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/8WOO6GpDaLL-P3HjaiqhTRBxHpoP_7hFBKB2esJhykQ\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmFkMmJkNWUyNjAzNjBhNmVmYTg4OGMyZTY3YWNjMjEzMjRlNTAwN2E1YmRhMDU2NzhjNjdjMTQ1ZWI5ZGYxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTUwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/vylM-4U71DdxYcqUdzGMns0wrfakGsk6T9Z6Rpg8C0g\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmFkMmJkNWUyNjAzNjBhNmVmYTg4OGMyZTY3YWNjMjEzMjRlNTAwN2E1YmRhMDU2NzhjNjdjMTQ1ZWI5ZGYxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTUwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/ah6boeWAn14H0u-cT7hbBhKWyico6jqxYalewGm6Ht8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmFkMmJkNWUyNjAzNjBhNmVmYTg4OGMyZTY3YWNjMjEzMjRlNTAwN2E1YmRhMDU2NzhjNjdjMTQ1ZWI5ZGYxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTUwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/bad2bd5e260360a6efa888c2e67acc21324e5007a5bda05678c67c145eb9df1d.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. President Donald Trump poses for his booking photo at the Fulton County Jail on August 24, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">U.S. President Donald Trump poses for his booking photo at the Fulton County Jail on August 24, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The resemblance to his mugshot became a key talking point online. One person on Facebook\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CBSNews\/posts\/pfbid0JgHtL3QzcD6Qg2pQoFp1QjsEUWCPYPiLJHrYHs3ECpwbGFjNUkNJcZayLBm8gcd6l?comment_id%3D1047291230870485&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1748947810929812&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QLwkRibn35j0dxNVQx9Px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CBSNews\/posts\/pfbid0JgHtL3QzcD6Qg2pQoFp1QjsEUWCPYPiLJHrYHs3ECpwbGFjNUkNJcZayLBm8gcd6l?comment_id%3D1047291230870485&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1748947810929812&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QLwkRibn35j0dxNVQx9Px\">commented<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Looks like his mugshot [sic].&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CBSNews\/posts\/pfbid0JgHtL3QzcD6Qg2pQoFp1QjsEUWCPYPiLJHrYHs3ECpwbGFjNUkNJcZayLBm8gcd6l?comment_id=1047291230870485&amp;reply_comment_id=682958341157215\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CBSNews\/posts\/pfbid0JgHtL3QzcD6Qg2pQoFp1QjsEUWCPYPiLJHrYHs3ECpwbGFjNUkNJcZayLBm8gcd6l?comment_id=1047291230870485&amp;reply_comment_id=682958341157215\">replied<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;exactly what I thought [sic]!&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">More netizens echoed the same sentiment, with one\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl?comment_id=1775285780059037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl?comment_id=1775285780059037\">adding<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Is that his mugshot?&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another one\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl?comment_id=1224185636099566\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl?comment_id=1224185636099566\">expressed<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Looks like a mugshot to me [sic].&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Yet another person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl?comment_id=686016124238494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlaze\/posts\/pfbid07JfQBvpFFgQXrgQ1zJtVtwTutaHf3Lo78dhNy7HeTYtPazu94Bc5dA98khAfquaTl?comment_id=686016124238494\">remarked<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Great pic! His serious side [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/k7UhFeeu?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On X, the conversation continued with similar enthusiasm. One commenter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/keefewjohn\/status\/1929637875575914683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/keefewjohn\/status\/1929637875575914683\">asked<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Who painted it?&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HotSkilletPress\/status\/1929744187051655661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HotSkilletPress\/status\/1929744187051655661\">wrote<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Oh my gosh! The portrait is great but the frame\u2026 so many wonderful frames to choose from and somebody chose this?&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Meanwhile, one person showed\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/erasmusjl\/status\/1929795848973729899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/erasmusjl\/status\/1929795848973729899\">support<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I like it&#8230; I like it a lot!!&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/RKK3LEKn?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Nearly two months earlier, on April 11, 2025, a post shared by the White House and Trump&#8217;s official Instagram accounts caught the public&#8217;s eye. 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