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Analysts and political commentators have observed that the infamous mug shot of Trump, taken during his arrest, played a pivotal role in reshaping his image among voters. Political analyst Rich Baris and others pointed out that the mug shot transformed Trump from a wealthy New York billionaire to a symbol of victimization and injustice. This visual, they argue, made Trump resonate deeply with non-white voters and marginalized communities who see him as emblematic of their own experiences of persecution and systemic unfairness.