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Photo: Trump Inauguration Portrait Unveiled

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration portrait has been unveiled just days away from his official swearing-in ceremony.

Trump and vice president-elect JD Vance, whose portrait was also revealed on social media by chief photographer Daniel Torok, will become the next leaders of the United States on January 20.

A video of the inauguration invitation was circulated on X by conservative accounts with many supporters of the to-be 47th president marvelling at the portrait as an indication of what is in store for Trump’s second term.

“Trump looks very serious and ready to get things done,” one person said.

“He looks very presidential,” another wrote.

A third said: “He looks like he means business!”

It did not take long for people to compare Trump’s portrait to his mug shot from August 2023, when the Republican leader turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, after he was indicted by a grand jury on racketeering charges.

Trump went on to raise $US7.1 million in merchandise emblazoned with his ultra viral mug shot.

Mr Trump’s former adviser Stephen Miller told Fox News host Jesse Waters the mugshot is the “most powerful image” he’s seen.

“One man and his two eyes looked straight into the hearts of the American people and said, ‘I will not give up … I will not surrender’.”

Social media users said the inauguration portrait was “oddly similar” to the mugshot, and wondered if it was intentional.

Others simply wished Trump used the mugshot as the portrait.

“Should have used the mugshot,” one of many social media users said.

The atmosphere in Washington is sure to be electric as supporters and detractors alike prepare for the next phase of Trump’s presidency.

The swearing-in will take place early morning Australian time, followed by a historic inaugural address, which Trump has promised to be unifying.

Inauguration Day will begin with the swearing-in ceremony at noon (local time), where Trump will be administered the oath of office by US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.

Following the ceremony, Trump will proceed in a motorcade from the US Capitol to the White House, accompanied by military regiments, bands and citizens’ groups.

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