Melania Trump's New Official Portrait: A Powerful Image

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What does Melania Trump's new official portrait say about her second term as First Lady? The black and white photo, taken by Régine Mahaux, shows a powerful and confident Melania, dressed in a dark business suit and posed in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House. The Washington Monument can be seen in the background, symbolizing the power invested in the first presidency. But what message is Melania trying to convey with this striking image? And how does it compare to her first official portrait?

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