Donald Trump appears on the latest Time magazine cover leaning over the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. His fingers are interlocked, he leans forward, and his loose neck skin is visible. Two American flags stand behind him, framing his pose. The bold headline reads “TRUMP’S WORLD.”
TIME’s latest cover: Trump’s world. President Donald Trump talks to TIME about his efforts to end the war in Gaza. https://t.co/Fy8AaxEVj2 pic.twitter.com/Itu40KCHyw
— TIME (@TIME) October 23, 2025
The photo was shot by Washington-based photographer Steven Voss and released online ahead of the print issue next week.
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Social media users quickly noticed the resemblance to a 1963 portrait of Alfried Krupp, a Nazi industrialist convicted of war crimes.
In that photo, Krupp leans forward, hands clasped, framed by pillars in his factory. The lighting is dark and dramatic, giving the image an almost horror-movie feel.
BREAKING: Trump’s latest Time magazine cover appears to have been inspired by one of the most chilling portraits of the 20th century…
A 1963 Newsweek photograph of Alfred Krupp, a convicted Nazi war criminal. pic.twitter.com/qMPjApaGaA
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) October 24, 2025
Time photographer Steven Voss posted the cover on Instagram. One user asked if it referenced the Krupp portrait. Voss liked the comment but later un-liked it. He has not publicly said whether it was intentional. Time Magazine insists there is no connection. They said the shoot was inspired by past presidential portraits and previous Time covers, and warned that social media speculation spreads misinformation.
Trump, of course, has his own opinion. He has complained about previous Time covers, calling one “the worst of all time” because it made his hair disappear and added a “floating crown.” He is never shy about criticizing how he looks in photos, so it is no surprise he will react to this cover as well.
The timing adds another twist. Time is owned by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, who has openly supported Trump, including his controversial National Guard suggestion for San Francisco. The cover walks a line between tribute, marketing and controversy, which is very much in Trump’s wheelhouse.
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