A copy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s mug shot on the front of the New York Post is framed in an office just outside the Oval Office as U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz speaks with someone at the White House on February 14, 2025 in Wash
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has prominently displayed a framed copy of a tabloid newspaper featuring his mug shot on the cover in a room adjacent to the Oval Office.
This new addition to the White House décor was observed during a press conference this week.
Trump’s mug shot in the West Wing
What we know:
The mug shot, taken at the Fulton County Jail on August 24, 2023, appeared on the front page of the New York Post the following morning. The framed cover was notably spotted during a meeting between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, positioned near historic portraits of former Presidents George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Trump’s arrest in August 2023 was due to charges of illegally attempting to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. The case, brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, alleges that Trump and his associates sought to influence the election outcome unlawfully. This marked the first time a former U.S. president faced criminal charges related to election interference.
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Donald Trump’s mug shot (Credit: Fulton County Jail)
Georgia v. Trump: Where does the case stand?
What we don’t know:
Trump’s Georgia case is currently in legal limbo after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office were disqualified from prosecuting the case. The court cited an “appearance of impropriety” due to Willis’s personal relationship with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor she had appointed.
The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia has not assigned a new prosecutor to the case.
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Trump’s mug shot hangs in West Wing
President Donald Trump’s mug shot was taken at the Fulton County Jail on Aug. 24, 2023, following his arrest on charges of attempting to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results, a case that has garnered significant attention and debate. It was seen this week framed and hanging in the West Wing.
Trump co-defendants made pleas
Dig deeper:
Four co-defendants have since accepted plea deals:
- Scott Hall: Pleaded guilty in Sept. 2023 to five misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with election duties.
- Sidney Powell: In Oct. 2023, pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts related to election interference.
- Kenneth Chesebro: Also in Oct. 2023, pleaded guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents.
- Jenna Ellis: Pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting false statements and writings.
A copy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s mug shot on the front of the New York Post is framed in an office just outside the Oval Office at the White House on February 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump signed an executive order withholding fe
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Trump’s mug shot: An image of defiance
What they’re saying:
The legal proceedings have sparked widespread debate about the implications for Trump’s political future and the broader impact on American democracy. The investigation has gained significant attention, with many closely watching the developments. In response to his arrest, Trump’s campaign capitalized on the situation by producing T-shirts featuring his mug shot to raise funds.
This situation is unprecedented, as Trump is the first sitting U.S. president to display his own mug shot within the West Wing.
The Source: This article sources Getty Images, which provided photographs of President Donald Trump’s mug shot taken at the Fulton County Jail in August 2023. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reports were also used. The Associated Press and FOX News also contributed to this article. This story is being reported out of Atlanta.
