Donald Trump accused of making ‘Photoshop error’ after sharing official Christmas portrait
The official 2025 Christmas portrait of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump has been released. The traditional image shows the couple standing hand-in-hand inside the White House, flanked by Christmas trees and flags.
The portrait coincides with Melania Trump’s extensive holiday decorations, which include dozens of trees and thousands of ornaments. However, public attention has shifted from the festive backdrop to a potential digital alteration of the image.
Observers noted that the couple’s attire matches what they wore to the Kennedy Center Honors on December 11th. At that event, President Trump was seen with a noticeable plaster on the back of his right hand.
In the newly released Christmas portrait, that plaster appears to be missing. This discrepancy has led some critics to speculate the image was digitally edited to remove the bandage.
Social media users have pointed out the similarity in outfits and suggested the photo was taken weeks earlier and then altered. Comments online question why professionals would not seamlessly edit such a detail if that were the case.
The White House has been contacted for comment regarding these speculation. The portrait otherwise follows the traditional format of presidential holiday releases.
This incident highlights the intense scrutiny such official images receive, where even minor details can spark widespread discussion and theories of modification.
