The black and white portrait was captured by esteemed photographer Régine Mahaux. It was taken on Jan. 21, 2025, in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House, according to the office of the first lady.

and the photo is in black and white. The first lady's X account posted the new portrait with a simple caption: "First Lady Melania Trump's Official White House Portrait." The portrait was taken by ...

The black-and-white photo is presumably meant to convey a sense of power and control as she settles into the White House again. By Clarissa-Jan Lim First lady Melania Trump’s office has released ...