Trump Posts Aerial Photo of White House With Presidential Seal on South Lawn
Trump shares a bird's-eye photograph of the White House featuring a large Presidential Seal displayed on the South Lawn.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump posted an aerial photograph of the White House showing a large Presidential Seal covering a portion of the South Lawn.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “OF THE” on October 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 10th message released today, and the last post was 0 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 33 of his 600 posts over the last 30 days classified as uncategorized posts.
The image captures the White House from the south side during what appears to be late afternoon golden hour. The South Portico and its curved colonnade dominate the center of the frame, with the East Wing and West Wing flanking the Executive Residence. An American flag flies from the roof.
A large Seal of the President of the United States covers a significant portion of the South Lawn grass. The seal bears the inscription “SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.” The oversized emblem appears to have been painted, projected, or physically laid onto the lawn for a specific event or official function.
The photograph appears to have been taken from a drone or helicopter at a relatively low altitude. Pennsylvania Avenue stretches northward beyond Lafayette Square, and the broader Washington, D.C., cityscape fills the background.
The post’s caption consisted only of the partial phrase “OF THE,” offering no additional context about the occasion or purpose behind the display. The fragment matches text visible on the Presidential Seal in the image, where “OF THE” appears as part of the full inscription encircling the seal’s eagle emblem.
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