Eagle-eyed netizens spotted a surprising detail in President Donald Trump’s redecoration of the Oval Office. A framed newspaper cover featuring his Georgia mugshot has sparked criticism and debate online.
During a recent gathering between President Trump and other politicians, an image hanging on a wall outside the White House’s Oval Office caught public attention. The framed newspaper photo left some netizens in shock.
According to the New York Post, the image—a mugshot of Trump—appeared on the publication’s front page. The 47th president has faced legal troubles, which led to the infamous booking photo, yet he appears unfazed by its display.
The publication speculated that Trump might view the mugshot as a source of motivation as he embarks on his second term. The image is displayed in the office of his secretaries, located between the Oval Office and the Cabinet Room.
It hangs in an area frequently used as an entrance for guests. The sight of the mugshot drew strong reactions from netizens, including one who approved of the display, writing, “Oh yeah love it. This should be on a stamp 👏👏.”
Sharing the same sentiment, another person added, “Now that’s having a good sense of humor!! 👏😂.” Meanwhile, an Instagram user described the move as “Epic!!!!! 😂😂.” However, not everyone was impressed. A Facebook user commented, “I wouldn’t want that on display.”
Others were more critical, including one who remarked, “Omg. We live in a time in which we are proud of the things we should be ashamed of.” An unimpressed observer stated, “I would expect nothing less from him,” while another, confused by the choice, simply asked, “But why?”
Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff, shared a video showcasing the mugshot on Valentine’s Day. His footage provided viewers with a look at the Oval Office under Trump, captioned, “WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL OVAL OFFICE.”
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
WELCOME TO THE BEAUTIFUL OVAL OFFICE @WHITEHOUSE❤️… pic.twitter.com/XGrW3Uu9H0
— Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) February 14, 2025
The handout photo, initially seen on February 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C., was provided by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Trump’s mugshot was originally taken on August 24, 2023, at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, during his booking.
The day after the image was taken, the president defiantly shared the mugshot alongside a link to his website. In April 2023, he appeared in court to face a 34-count felony indictment. The charges were partially related to his involvement in a scheme to suppress allegations of extramarital affairs that surfaced during his first White House campaign.
https://t.co/MlIKklPSJT pic.twitter.com/Mcbf2xozsY
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 25, 2023
Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges. In early January 2025, he was sentenced to no punishment in his hush-money case, allowing him to return to the White House without concern for jail time or fines.