U.S. President Donald Trump has taken to social media to express his discontent with a Time magazine cover photo that accompanied a feature celebrating his Middle East peace initiative, which he and the magazine label as “His Triumph.” Trump described the photo as “the Worst of All Time” in a post on Truth Social.
In his criticism, Trump noted the unflattering portrayal of his hair, stating that it seemed to have been “disappeared” in the image. He also remarked on what appeared to be an odd detail reminiscent of a small crown floating above his head, describing the overall effect as “really weird” and calling the image “a super bad picture that deserves to be called out.”
The cover, unveiled on Monday, features a striking photograph of Trump taken from a low angle, with the president gazing upward and illuminated by bright sunlight. Despite the controversy surrounding the image, the accompanying article by Time casts a more favorable light on Trump’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
While the president’s reaction underscores the personal stakes involved in how he is portrayed in the media, it also highlights the ongoing discourse around his administration’s achievements in international diplomacy. As the situation continues to evolve, the focus on Trump’s peace efforts may open further discussions on their implications for peace in the region.