“The National Portrait Gallery, which is overseen by the Smithsonian Institution, swapped out an older portrait of Trump for the current one.”
Atlantic
The black-and-white photograph of President Trump on display in the “American Presidents” exhibit is a perfect representation of our current president.
The power-hungry Trump achieved the pinnacle power, represented by his hovering presence over the Resolute Desk situated in the Oval Office. Attaining the summit of Mount Olympus did not bring him satisfaction, as evidenced by his stern expression.
In the photo, he gazes downward rather than at the camera, appearing thoughtful. Is he considering ways to tighten his control by undermining the judiciary, limiting Congress, and eroding our democratic safeguards?
Trump is leaning slighting forward with the posture of a gorilla; his knuckles firmly planted on the Resolute Desk. Like a gorilla Trump engages in chest beating and intense roaring to assert his dominance.
The black-and-white photograph matches how the authoritarian leader has drained vibrancy from society.
Unlike the other portraits in the gallery, which include lengthy evaluations of each presidency, Trump’s portrait only lists the photographer’s name, his birth date, and his time in office.
History will have plenty to say about the absolute corruption, incompetence, and criminality of the Trump administration.
