Donald Trump’s phone lock screen is once again igniting a firestorm online — and it’s peak Trump. Over the weekend, new photos of the president disembarking the alleged battered Air Force One, which Trump wants Qatar to replace with a gift, surfaced on social media. While the images initially seemed standard, eagle-eyed internet sleuths zoomed in on a particularly hilarious detail: the lock screen on Trump’s phone shows a photo of… Donald Trump.
Yes, the image features Trump himself in his signature finger-pointing pose — a photo that apparently has been his phone wallpaper for at least the past two years. This revelation quickly set X (formerly Twitter) ablaze, as users rushed to roast, meme, and marvel at what they called the “most Trump thing ever.”
“Of course. Trump’s lock screen is a picture of himself. Not his wife. Not his kids. Not even Melania. Just him. Classic,” one user wrote.
It’s not the first time this lock screen has gone viral. Trump was previously spotted using the same wallpaper in 2023 while golfing and again in 2024 aboard Air Force One. Despite mounting criticism — or perhaps because of it — the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee seems to have doubled down on this digital power move.
From a branding perspective, the choice makes twisted sense. Trump has always been his own biggest fan. He’s built an empire on image control, showmanship, and headline-grabbing stunts. Having his own face — mid-gesture — greet him every time he unlocks his phone? It’s almost poetic.
But critics are less amused.
“Not even a photo of Barron? Not the American flag? Just a glamour shot of himself?” one X user questioned, drawing attention to what some see as a symbol of Trump’s alleged narcissism.
Meanwhile, others took a lighter view.
“You know what? Respect. That’s the energy I need in 2025,” one user joked. “Confidence unmatched.”
It’s no surprise that Trump’s every move still sparks an online frenzy. From his bold statements to his bizarre habits — like promoting conspiracy theories or reposting Photoshopped images — Trump knows how to dominate the internet conversation.
In an era where public figures meticulously curate their image, Trump’s lock screen feels both absurd and… refreshingly honest. It tells you everything you need to know at a glance.
As one viral comment perfectly summed it up:
“Say what you want, but this man is committed to the brand. 24/7.”
With the 2024 election looming and Trump dominating headlines once again, expect plenty more viral moments like this one — starting right from his home screen.
