Jonathan Last: “I would guess that he had a duplicate setup to run tests on. His makeup is exactly suited to the light and camera. His hair is teased differently than normal to provide some overhang. The jaw-jut and downward tilt of the head hide his jowls. Combine those affects with his slight turn to the left (notice that his is the only photo in which you cannot clearly see both ears) and it gives his pose a vague sense of motion, as though he is moving forward, towards the camera and into a glorious future filled with retribution, perfect phone calls, and #winning.”
“He took a low point in American history and turned it into an iconic triumph because he understands media and is biologically incapable of feeling shame.”
“Those powers make him a host unto himself and this mugshot is a warning to all of us. We underestimate Trump at our peril.”
Washington Post: Trump is selling his mugshot on shirts, koozies and bumper stickers.
