Donald Trump criticized the cover image of Time Magazine that featured him alongside a write-up about his role in the latest peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. Although he acknowledged that the accompanying article was “relatively good,” he lambasted the photograph used—calling it “the worst of all time”—because, in his view, it portrayed him at an un-flattering angle, making his hair appear “disappeared” and casting an unfavorable visual effect. Axios+2New York Post+2
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that he has “never liked pictures taken from below,” but insisted this cover was “really bad.” KATU+1 The cover itself bears the headline “His Triumph” in reference to the Israeli-Hamas accord, and yet Trump asserted that Time used the image to diminish his diplomatic achievement by focusing on an unflattering portrait rather than the substance of his success. New York Post+1
Trump’s reaction sparked a broader conversation online about how media outlets treat political figures—especially concerning visual portrayals. Critics argued that the image choice undermined the message of the cover story, while supporters of Trump claimed his response underscored long-standing tensions between the press and public figures over image, narrative control, and legitimacy. The Times of India+1
In short, the uproar centers less on the story itself (which recognizes Trump’s diplomatic role) and more on the perceived injustice of how he was portrayed visually—raising questions about whether photo choices can undercut narrative messages, even in serious political coverage.