Unusual image on Trump's iPhone lock screen sparks online buzz
Every Time He Picks Up His iPhone, President Donald Trump Sees One Bloke: Himself
The netizens are having a field day after a recent photo unveiled that President Donald Trump continues to use a selfie as the lock screen image on his device.
Trump, caught on camera holding his mobile once more last Friday, flaunted the selfie screen without a hint of stealth. As he stepped off Air Force One following a trip to Pittsburgh, the distinctive image, taken in July 2019, was plain as day.
The photograph wasn't hidden. In fact, Trump seemed to flaunt it. And lurking in the background was a text message from none other than longtime informal advisor, Roger Stone, who received a presidential pardon during Trump's first term.
Internet detectives stumbled upon the image as early as 2020, spotting it in photos from Trump's early presidency. The photograph, still serving as the lock screen, was captured by renowned photographer Chip Somodevilla of Getty Images. In the image, Trump is depicted in his signature pose, pondering forward, while leaving the White House for a fundraiser at his golf club in Bedminister, New Jersey.
Trump's obsessive self-portrait didn't go unnoticed.
"Trump's lock screen was spotted on his phone last night! Is that not one of the most narcissistic, self-absorbed things you've ever seen???" wrote Twitter user Harry Sisson, described as a Democrat in his bio. "Wtf..." he added, not holding back his astonishment.
Ironic, isn't it? Not a family photo, not his kids, but himself.
Conservative influencer Benny Johnson posted merely, "President Trump's lock screen with a fire emoji."
"Based!" replied one user. "Even his lock screen has aura," wrote another, resonating with Johnson's post.
The selfie dates back to Trump's early presidency, a time captured by the enigmatic picture. Though, the self-portrait has become nothing short of a debatable topic among netizens and critics.
"Trump's lock screen was visible in social media shots," observed one Twitter comment.
Trump's message from Stone seemed rather superficial, appearing to be a link to a story titled "Housing market chief Pulte sends blunt message on Fed interest rate cuts" with a link to thestreet.com. Pulte is Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), who recently accused New York AG Letitia James of forging banking documents.
Some see Trump's relentless self-promotion in this curious choice of a lock screen image, while others have labeled it as narcissistic, self-absorbed, or an embodiment of his controversial public image[1][2][3]. However, Trump has yet to offer insights regarding the choice, leaving supporters to draw their interpretations.
Enrichment Note: The decision to use a selfie as his lock screen has sparked heated discussions, as Trump's use of his own image might be seen as a reflection of his self-promotional style and a quintessential example of his branding approach, both hallmarks of his career and political presence[4]. Despite the tumultuous online discourse, Trump has not shared his motivation, leaving the reasons open to speculation[1][2][3].
- Despite the ongoing debates about President Donald Trump's choices, his lock screen image, a selfie from 2019, remains unchanged on his device.
- The selfie on Trump's phone has found its way into various videos and news articles, becoming a talking point in pop-culture discussions.
- Aside from entertainment and celebrity updates, Trump's lock screen image also offers a glimpse into the finance world, with a text message linking to a housing market news article.
- In the realm of science and technology, Trump's choice of a selfie for his lock screen image has sparked intrigue and conversations about self-promotion and branding strategy in the digital age.
