Melania Trump praised as ‘true icon’ over new White House portrait as fans compare it to legendary pic of husband Donald
Melania Trump praised as ‘true icon’ over new White House portrait as fans compare it to legendary pic of husband Donald
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FIRST Lady Melania Trump's official portrait has been unveiled, and dazzled fans believe it proves she's all business in this second term. Melania showed off her serious side in a smoldering black-and-white photo that called to mind another iconic picture of her husband.
![[Black and white portrait of a woman in a suit.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/sc-GiU0pSgWUAAp_rG.jpeg?strip=all&w=665)
In the portrait, the first lady, 54, is seen leaning forward against a reflective table and gazing intensely at the camera in front of a picturesque Washington DC backdrop. Her hair is flowing gracefully in loose curls, and she's wearing a black tuxedo with a cummerbund that matches her husband Donald's iconic look.
![[Portrait of Donald Trump in the Oval Office.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/100-days-office-flouted-conventions-318820096.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Her intense portrait matched the tone of Trump's, as he was captured in a close-up shot making his iconic eyebrow raised look. However, fans were reminded of another picture of Trump, as she stole nearly the same pose from the frame. In his 2017 photoshoot, Trump was captured leaning against the desk in the Oval Office with a business-like look that makes the viewer fear they're getting fired.
![[Official portrait of Rosalynn Carter.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/official-portrait-first-lady-rosalynn-839683614.jpg?strip=all&w=668)
One fan thought the copycat pose was a fun nod to Trump's picture that also showed off Melania's beauty. "Melania's picture is a more graceful, yet serious, version of Trump's picture," the fan said on X. Other supporters were wowed by Melania's portrait and said it secures her spot as a "true icon.".
![[Portrait of Michelle Obama in a black dress and pearl necklace.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/american-lawyer-writer-photographed-joyce-888224014.jpg?strip=all&w=703)
One person wrote, "I like it. She is showing her tough side, and that's good.". Another excited fan believed the picture could be a tease at what Melania's next four years will look like. "This photo suggests the first lady might be on track to take a more visible role in this administration. Good," they wrote.
![[Portrait of Melania Trump in a black blazer.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/handout-image-provided-white-house-775861785.jpg?strip=all&w=641)
