Obama’s former official photographer, Pete Souza, has long been drawing stark comparisons between this administration and the last — reminding us all that we’ve gone from a kind, loving, compassionate president to pretty much the single worst thing that has ever happened to this country.
Over the past three years, Souza has used his photographs of the 44th First Family to show the difference between the Obama family and Donald Trump, tackling everything from Trump’s handwritten chicken scratch against Obama’s finely honed and well thought out notes to the way the two individuals carry themselves.
Hell, the guy’s even written a book about it.
So it comes as no real surprise that the former White House photographer was quick to get his hands on Donald Trump’s most recent photo-op stunt, involving an awkwardly-held Bible and a church that he didn’t have permission to use.
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Now, oftentimes, Souza doesn’t necessarily call Donald Trump out by name. But usually, he just doesn’t have to. Frankly, his not-so-subtle subtly isn’t lost on much of anyone and his most recent job is a perfect example of the photographer’s finesse when it comes to taking a swipe at the current president.
Taking to his Instagram account, Souza posted a photo he took of the Obama family, looking happy and holding hands, as they headed to church.
“Walking through Lafayette Square Park to attend services at St. John’s Church in 2013,” he captioned the image.
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Walking through Lafayette Square Park to attend services at St. John’s Church in 2013.
It’s certainly not hard to see the startling difference between the above image and this:
I’ve never seen a bible look so uncomfortable. pic.twitter.com/FxDYqvodcB
— Randy Rainbow (@RandyRainbow) June 2, 2020
Not to mention the fact that while the Obama family was happily strolling across the street, hand in hand, Trump had to use the force of the United States National Guard to clear the path of all the protesters that hate his guts — which Souza was sure to touch on as well, earlier this week when he posted a photo of Obama in the same church, “No teargas was needed to get there.”
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Not that long ago at St. John’s Church. No teargas was needed to get there.
In case you were ever wondering what the difference between a president and a dictator is, here’s your answer.
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