Let's Talk About How Weird JD Vance's Official VP Portrait Is
Note: This post is an Op-Ed and shares the author's personal views.
As we stare down the inauguration next week, Donald Trump and JD Vance have released their comically evil-looking official portraits.
The pics were taken by Trump's chief photographer, Daniel Torok. The Trump-Vance team said in a release that these official portraits "go hard," which is how you know they're about to make you physically cringe.
Usually, presidents have gone for a smiley look — even Trump did in his first cursed run at this. This time around, he has appeared to recreate his mugshot.
Trump Vance Administration, Handout / Getty Images
Then there's Vance. Ooooooo boy, Vance.
I'm not entirely sure why Vance has been, to use the technical term, yassified into Chucky.
I think I remember this episode of Game of Thrones.
By comparison, this is what Vance looks like "normally." As "normal" as one can look while complaining about "childless cat ladies" like your overly-online weird cousin.
Paul Morigi / Getty Images, Trump Vance Administration
It's not just me noticing this! There are dozens of us! Dozens!
JD Vance looks like a demonic AI in his inaugural portrait.Creepy. pic.twitter.com/vG1oMsRZk1
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) January 16, 2025
Trump Vance Administration / Via Twitter: @ArtCandee
So if you think that's bad, wait until you hear about his policies!