'Rage': See Instant reaction to 'instantly iconic' Trump mug shot - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

The MSNBC panel reacts to the release Donald Trump's mugshot. This is Trump's fourth indictment this year, but it's the first time the former president has had his mugshot taken. - Aired on 08/24/2023.

[SomedayKindaLove]

1. He still thinks he's on "The Apprentice"

How long do you think he spent posing in front of the mirror to get that look?

[Rhiannon12866]

2. That's also what Lawrence O'Donnell said.

[Cha]

3. lol I thought of that. Practice Harder,

Yellow Mad Vulture.

[yorkster]

4. Mr. Malevolence.

Even if he practiced, that look...like he will stop at nothing.
Chilling.

[Justice matters.]

5. hair furhair is a terrorist.

A racist terrorist with counts of the United States Criminal Code accusations.

[dobleremolque]

6. Campaign poster just designs itself...

That photo isn't subject to copyright, is it? He won't be able to control that image.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. LOL! I just said much the same thing!

[BigmanPigman]

8. He looks like he is about to throw some food at someone.

[Rhiannon12866]

9. Or some Ketchup at the wall??

[BigmanPigman]

10. I added a big blob of ketchup to my hand made

Lock Him Up bumper sticker that I remade tonight with him glaring from behind bars. I have to keep it current.

[Rhiannon12866]

11. You're braver than I am, I've seen a couple of trucks with TFG flags around here

And I'm in New York!

[BigmanPigman]

12. I made "Lock Him Up" earrings in 2016

and they took a bit of time since I put the image of him behind bars with Lock Him Up across his image and inside silver hoop earrings that I already had (I make all sorts of things since I am an artist). I have jewelry making supplies. They looked so professionally made that people asked me where to get some and others (total strangers) would take pictures of them when I was out shopping. Then Covid came around and I couldn't wear them for 3 years since they always got caught in the N95 mask straps. I recently stopped masking since it is hot outside and have started wearing them again. Right away I got tons of "I love your earrings" compliments from strangers again. I also made dozens of lapel pins in 2016 and gave them away too. Each one took about 45 minutes to make but that was OK...I was spreading my message.

I updated the bumper sticker on my car tonight (actually two) since the rain from Hurricane Hillary washed out my bumper sticker (laminating them is a problem).

If I couldn't wear my earrings and pins and drive safely with my bumper stickers I would be crushed. Thank Dog I live in a very anti-tRump area in CA. At first (in 2016) I was nervous for my car's safety but when so many others liked them I felt empowered and made a lot of them for friends and family and even for the strangers who complimented my "statement".

I wish your area was more Dem. You must feel frustrated when you can't openly share your views. I have seen so few cars with pro-tRump bumper stickers that I actually recall them since they are so rare. I make a point to laugh and point at their car when I pass them and I have seen their expressions when I do so. They should be mocked and ridiculed. They are assholes.

[Rhiannon12866]

13. Well, most of the people I actually know share the views we see here

In fact two of my oldest friends are long term members and two women I told about DU signed up but never posted, that I'm aware of. Back in 2016 I saw no TFG signs around here, but 2020 was a different matter. When I went to vote the house across the street from my polling place had a TFG banner!

We got redistricted in 2013, we became a part of the northernmost district. Our Rep. was a moderate Democrat, but he retired in 2015 and I went to the meetup where he introduced his chosen successor. I liked what the guy had to say, made GOTV calls for him - but he inexplicably lost to Stefanik(!) and that is part of the problem.

And you sound very talented! I wish I had your courage, but I never know around here now. Back in 2004 I had a New Yorkers for John Kerry bumper sticker and some elderly man gave me a hard time in the PetsMart parking lot, that was it, but now I never know.

[BigmanPigman]

15. Stefanik...yuk!!!!!

I have to compliment you for your DU posts over the years!!! Personally, I really admire how you respond to so many posts. I think that makes you a very special and kind person. I have meant to tell you so for a long time!

[Rhiannon12866]

19. Awww! Thanks so much!

And I have met so many here on DU that I consider friends now - from so many places! And I'm grateful for DU since I learn so much here every day...

[wnylib]

14. The mug shot is an illustration of the evil that got him indicted.

You look at that picture and you say to yourself, "That's the look of a rage filled criminal."

[Rhiannon12866]

16. Lawrence O'Donnell said he must have rehearsed that look, and will be the pic that persists in history

[wnylib]

17. Think about what that means. Trump wanted

his image for today and posterity to look like a ruthless, rage-filled, cold-eyed killer type. It's what he considers his best self image and public image. It's how he wants to be known and remembered.

Most people want their photos to show an attractive, intelligent, friendly person. Or for professional photos to show a serious minded person. Even in serious professional photos, people either smile or have a hint of a smile.

But Trump wants to be seen as a villain, even while he claims not to be one. Such a sharp contrast the picture is to his claims of innocence.

[Rhiannon12866]

18. Joy Reid said she knows someone who knows him well and said that he's a good actor

So you're right, he definitely chose that look, not that it will scare Fani Willis. She really is turning out to be the national hero we've been waiting for all this time. Not to disparage Jack Smith, he's done an amazing and particularly tough job too - but it sounds like Fani Willis is moving forward now. All I care about is that he's disqualified from running to lead the government he attempted to overthrow! And you're right, that photo actually did capture the villain within.