Latest Official Updates on Donald Trump – Washington, D.C.
🇺🇸 Official Portrait Unveiled
The White House has released a new official portrait of President Trump, showing him in a blue suit and red tie against a stark black background. This more somber portrait contrasts with earlier versions and has generated mixed reactions online.
⚖️ Capitol Riot Prosecutions and DOJ Restructuring
Greg Rosen, the former chief of the DOJ’s Capitol Siege Section, resigned following President Trump's mass pardons for individuals convicted in the January 6 Capitol riot. Rosen described the pardons as a threat to justice and democratic accountability.
🏛️ Supreme Court Petition on Federal Workforce Downsizing
The Trump administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to allow major reductions in the federal workforce, challenging a lower court decision that such cuts require congressional approval.
🎖️ Upcoming Military Parade
A grand military parade is scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and aligning with President Trump's 79th birthday.
🖼️ National Portrait Gallery Leadership Change
President Trump dismissed Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery, citing her support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as incompatible with her role.
🏳️🌈 WorldPride in D.C. Amidst Administration Policies
WorldPride 2025 is being held in Washington, D.C., but some LGBTQ+ participants have expressed concern about safety and rights under the Trump administration's recent policies.