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One supporter expressed frustration at the perceived hypocrisy: "Nobody's locking up Hunter and Joe for their crimes—that's horrible." In their view, the focus on Trump's mugshot is a distraction orchestrated by the so-called "regime" that seeks to destabilize his political influence.
Humor as Resistance
Humor plays a pivotal role in shaping the narrative around the mugshot. From memes to video impressions, the internet response has been overwhelmingly comedic. Some creators have produced brilliant impersonations of Trump, eerily capturing the former president's mannerisms, while others have made satirical videos imagining Trump being fingerprinted or making mock-heroic statements.