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Trump’s Mug Shot Framed in Gold Near Oval Office Celebrated by Supports

Trump's mug shot from his Georgia arrest prominently displayed near the Oval Office, fueling his supporters' enthusiasm and campaign efforts.

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The unprecedented charges stem from accusations that Trump attempted to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results, a case that is still unresolved.
Trump's mugshot spotted hanging in ornate frame near Oval Office
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The surprising decorating choice was revealed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit when the leaders were seated in front of the Oval Office’s fireplace — with the door behind Trump left open.
Framed Copy of Trump's Mugshot Mounted In Oval Office
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Trump's iconic mug shot is set near portraits of America's greatest presidents such as George Washington and Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Jailhouse to White House: Trump's iconic mug shot hung outside Oval Office near portraits of America's greatest presidents
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Multiple art additions have been made as Trump settles back into the White House.
White House Hangs Iconic Trump Mug Shot in Entryway to Oval Office
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The mug shot is the first time in U.S. history that a president has had such a photo taken.
Trump's mug shot spotted hanging in gold frame outside Oval Office
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The consensus on X was that Trump had succeeded yet again in trolling the very people who had used politically-motivated prosecutions to attempt to sideline him ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Trump Hangs Mugshot Outside Oval Office: ‘So Bad-A** That It’s Surreal’
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Trump’s decision to give the image a place of honor indicates he’s not ashamed of becoming the first-ever president subjected to a mug shot, which he was at the time believed to have dreaded.
The Post’s front page of Trump mug shot adorns wall outside Oval Office
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Critics of Trump tried to paint the image as humiliating, but for Trump and his supporters, it became a badge of honor as he was continuously charged with crimes in several Democrat-led “lawfare” cases, which he characterized as political persecution during his 2024 presidential campaign.
Trump Proudly Displays His Famous Framed Mug Shot Outside Oval Office
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Instead, the Biden administration's alleged weaponization of the Justice Department helped Trump capture a second term and a mandate in November.
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Updated: Feb 15th, 2025, 3:28 PM ET

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President Trump's mug shot from his August 2023 arrest in Georgia is now prominently framed in gold and displayed in the office's entryway, as confirmed by his team. The image was seen during a tour with Indian PM Narendra Modi, generating viral attention on social media. Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino shared a video showcasing the framed mug shot, greeting visitors on Valentine's Day. Trump's arrest remains a contentious issue, with ongoing legal battles related to allegations of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, yet he embraces the image as motivational among his supporters.

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