The White House on Monday unveiled the official portrait of the US’s first lady Melania Trump standing in front of the window of the Yellow Oval Room with the Washington Monument.
The photograph, released in black and white, Melania is wearing a dark suit with a white blouse.
The first lady’s office confirmed the photo was taken on January 21, 2025, though the initial release mistakenly said it was taken in 2024.
In 2017, Melania’s previous official portrait was released during Trump’s first term. The first photo was taken in the residence where Melania was seen crossing her arms and smiling, with a few teeth visible.
Melania’s jewelry was also visible in the picture, with a ring seen on each hand.
Earlier in January, US president Donald Trump’s portrait was also released in which he was staring seriously into the camera, with a slightly furrowed brow.
Trump’s portrait was similar to the famous image of him taken by authorities in Georgia in August 2023, after he was booked on charges relating to the accusation he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.
The portrait was taken by Trump’s chief photographer, Daniel Torok.