The White House Revealed Melania Trump's Official Portrait and the Internet Did Not Hold Back

On Monday, the White House unveiled Melania Trump’s official portrait, and naturally, the internet had lots to say about it.

The black-and-white image shows the First Lady standing in front of a window with the Washington Monument in the background.

She's dressed in a sleek suit, and the Belgian photographer Regine Mahaux, who also captured Melania's 2017 portrait, was behind the lens again.

While the 2017 portrait was a color close-up of her face, this one takes a stark departure, leaving some to wonder: Why go from color to black and white? We're not sure.

The online reaction was, predictably, divided.

On one side, Trump and MAGA supporters were all for it, calling the image powerful and portraying Melania as the "boss lady" of the White House. They stood by her, showing their admiration and support in typical fashion.

She was called a 'queen' and that she totally 'slayed' the potrait. Trump supporters were proud Melania is the FLOTUS. 

On the other side, there were those who didn’t share the same enthusiasm. Some even went so far as to unfollow the page after seeing the portrait—harsh.

Others described the photo as a "jumpscare" that needed a warning before viewing. Ouch.

Trump supporters, not surprisingly, fired back at these critics, defending the First Lady with typical online fervor.

Some even fired back at Melania's haters by stating, "Ya'll just hate to see a successful immigrant.' 

Meanwhile, some others didn’t engage in harsh criticism or support but instead made observations.

One common theory was that couples who spend a lot of time together start to look alike, and the internet quickly latched onto this notion. “She looks more like Trump every day,” one comment read, with many agreeing or humorously playing along.

Some pointed out that the portrait gave off major dramatic TV show vibes. The image was compared to the posters of Suits or House of Cards.

There were a few jokes about how it looked like Melania was about to launch a coup or take down her husband.

And of course, what's the internet without a little conspiracy? 

A few conspiracy theorists took the opportunity to call her a "reptilian," referencing the popular (yet outlandish) reptilian conspiracy theory that claims certain global leaders are actually shape-shifting reptiles controlling world events. Of course, these comments were made in jest, but they still added an odd layer to the already mixed reactions.

'I know a reptilian when I see one.'

Others made light of the situation, joking that the photo resembled a generic stock image of a woman CEO or a corporate executive. You know, the kind of image you see on a motivational business website? I mean, they're not wrong. 

In the end, the internet had no shortage of opinions, and the debate continues.

Was it a classic, powerful portrait of a First Lady, or was it just the latest in a long line of bizarre moments?