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White House Releases Situation Room Photos From Iran Strikes — And The Internet Has Some Thoughts

Not a wax museum, apparently

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On Saturday, while overseeing a deadly military strike against Iran, President Donald Trump sat inside the White House Situation Room — wearing his bright red MAGA hat.

The White House proudly shared the photos on social media. They showed Trump in the main conference room, surrounded by top officials like Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

The red campaign hat stood out in every shot, even more than the setting or the people around him.

The room, known as the JFK Room, looked busy. Some officials stared at binders and screens. Others huddled together, looking serious. Trump, on the other hand, appeared focused on the camera. In every shot, he was perfectly lit and perfectly posed.

Naturally, the internet noticed.

“Did this simpleton dumbass wear a MAGA hat while starting WWIII. I’m so embarrassed I’m gonna throw up,” one person posted on X.

Others said it looked staged. One user wrote, “They thought they had their Bin Laden moment.” Someone else joked that the photos looked like “figures from the Trump wax museum.”

There were also serious concerns.

Several commenters noted that Trump authorized the strikes without obtaining full approval from Congress. “Every person in that room is guilty of violating the Constitution,” one person posted. “How nice of them to provide photographic evidence.”

Others focused on the MAGA hat itself. “He is more orange than usual,” someone said. Another asked, “Was he in command and control? Looks very doubtful.”

It wasn’t just the hat. People also noticed how Trump and Vance seemed overly prepared for the camera. One person asked, “Trump and Vance put full faces of makeup on for the war room?” Then they added, “God, they are so weird.”

Meanwhile, some called out Trump for pushing war without explanation. “Zionist puppet choosing to strike Iran without Congressional approval,” one user wrote.

Another reminded him, “You need approval from ALL Congress members — not just Republicans — BEFORE YOU ATTACK ANOTHER SOVEREIGN COUNTRY.”

All of this comes just days after Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and posted online about gifting the White House with two giant flag poles. His focus seems to swing between war and personal branding, with very little attention to actual diplomacy.

Featured image via X screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/terrylwsn.

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