Melania Trump’s newly unveiled official White House portrait, released on January 28, 2025, sparked mixed reactions. The black-and-white
image showed her in a black suit and high-waisted trousers, exuding authority and poise. Her intense gaze and serious expression polarized
viewers, with some praising it as classy and others criticizing it as overly stylized. Many also noted her resemblance to her husband,
President Donald Trump. The portrait, photographed by Régine Mahaux, marked a stark contrast to her 2017 portrait,
showcasing a more powerful and deliberate public persona. The Washington Monument in the background emphasized her connection to political power
