Melania's previous official portrait was released on April 3, 2017, during Donald's first term. The first photo was taken in the residence and is in color. Melania's jewelry is visible in the first picture, with a ring seen on each hand. Melania is crossing her arms in this photo and smiling, with a few teeth visible.

Vogue Magazine criticized Melania's Trump official White House portrait, saying she looked "more like a freelance magician than a public servant."