Body language expert unpicks Trump’s ‘tough guy’ new official portrait as he ditches smile & recreates infamous mugshot
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DONALD Trump's tough guy expressions in the new presidential portrait show he is on a path to "vengeance" against his enemies, a top body language expert has revealed. Trump also adopted the "angry populist" stance in the new picture - a stark shift from his previous portrait and has decided "not to play nice", according to expert Erik Bucy.
![[Portrait of Donald Trump in a blue suit, with a serious expression.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/don-gets-serious-body-language-964182024.jpg?strip=all&w=742)
Trump has made a bold statement after ditching his smile for the new presidential portrait ahead of the inauguration ceremony on January 20. He seems to have recreated his historic scowling mugshot that broke the internet in 2023. In the new presidential portrait, Trump has a glowering face as he appears to look straight into the camera, like a tough guy.
![[Mugshot of Donald Trump.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/2023-surrendered-booked-fulton-county-841675558.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
With a squinted eye and slightly furrowed brow, he makes a strong and assertive expression, says Mr Erik after analyzing the picture. He told The US Sun: "Trump's new portrait portends a kind of vengeance against perceived enemies, whether foreign or domestic.
![[Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/c61055a6-8618-49ed-9bc6-42d740ade085.jpg?strip=all&w=774)
"Presidents who lack smiles and refuse to appear likeable come across as defiant and grievance-ridden.". Trump sensationally defied the odds to be re-elected as US President after a nail-biting election. The two assassination attempts, criminal charges and loads of trash talk failed to dampen his parade as he again clinched the keys to the White House.
![[Donald Trump at a campaign rally, surrounded by Secret Service agents.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/republican-presidential-candidate-former-916877430.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
As he takes on as the 47th president of the US, he now intends to settle scores, says Mr Erik. "The grievances he enumerated at rallies throughout his 2024 campaign all come home to roost in this one image of a somber Trump with a squinted right eye, communicating that he intends to settle scores, " the expert said.
![[Donald Trump pointing during a video conference with American flags in the background.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/image_712e98.png?strip=all&w=620)
