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    A glimpse of strength in Melania Trump’s new Official Portrait

    The former first lady’s official portrait showcases a refined and assertive image, blending elegance, power, and a touch of mystery.
    Trainee ReporterBy Trainee ReporterJanuary 28, 2025
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    United States: Melania Trump’s new Official Portrait has released after her husband Donald Trump’s swearing-in as president for his second term, offers a remarkable depiction of the former first lady. Captured in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House, the black-and-white image portrays Mrs. Trump in a sharp, dark business suit paired with a crisp white shirt, her hands resting on a gleaming reflective table.

    The Washington Monument overlooks in the background, adding to the portrait’s symbolic weight. Belgian photographer Regine Mahaux, a long-time collaborator of the Trump family for over two decades, was chosen to shoot the portrait.

    Ms. Mahaux expressed her honour in photographing the first lady once again, praising Mrs. Trump as an inspiring figure who is deeply implicated in the creative process. Experts have weighed in on the importance of the portrait.

    Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, Faculty Director at the University of Pennsylvania and curator of Every Eye is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States, noted the symbolism behind the image.

    The pose, with Mrs. Trump’s fingertips on the table, expresses a readiness to engage with the commitments of her role. Shaw highlighted the connection between the first lady and her trusted photographer, saying the portrait recalls confidence, elegance, and a deliberate sense of mystery.

    Melania Trump Official Portrait
    Image Via: Instagram@Regine Mahaux | Cropped by BH

    Fashion writer Ellie Violet Bramley interpreted the image as a departure from the traditional role of first ladies, who often soften a presidency’s public image. Instead, the portrait launches a corporate-like authority.

    From the structured suit to the direct eye contact, the composition suggests a more intentional and assertive strategy to her second tenure in the White House. Bramley underscored how details like the wide lapels, undone shirt, and monochrome palette evoke a modern yet enigmatic aura.

    Compared to her previous official portrait from 2017, the tone has shifted immensely. Gone are the soft-focus filters, half-smiles, and relaxed demeanour. This time, Mrs. Trump’s piercing gaze meets the viewer head-on, maintaining a distance that feels intentional. Critics note that while her attire and stance signal a willingness for action, the enigmatic quality of her expression leaves her message open to interpretation.

    The new portrait situates Mrs. Trump firmly in Washington, D.C., far removed from the Trump family’s Mar-a-Lago retreat. As discussions around the image continue, one thing is clear, this portrayal of Melania Trump is a calculated and deliberate assertion, blending power, elegance, and a touch of inscrutability.

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