Donald Trump expressed his frustration on Tuesday over a photo of him featured on the latest cover of Time magazine, which he described as the "worst of all time." In a post on Truth Social, he criticized the image, claiming it made his hair "disappear" and included a strange, tiny floating object above his head that resembled a crown.
While Trump acknowledged that the accompanying article was "relatively good," he was particularly upset about the photograph, calling it "really weird" and an unflattering angle. He questioned the magazine's intentions, asking, "What are they doing, and why?"
The cover, titled "His Triumph," coincides with Trump's involvement in brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating a significant hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas. As part of this agreement, 20 Israeli hostages were released, while Israel freed around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and returned the remains of approximately 360 Palestinians.
This incident is not the first time Trump has clashed with Time magazine. Earlier this year, he mocked the publication after it featured a photo of Elon Musk at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, questioning whether the magazine was still in business. Trump has often expressed pride in his hair, previously stating his fondness for it during public appearances.
In his latest remarks, he reiterated his dislike for photos taken from below, emphasizing that the cover image deserved to be criticized.
Overall, Trump's comments highlight his sensitivity to public images and media portrayals, especially as he navigates significant political events.