Trump spotted wearing lapel pin featuring cartoon version of himself, Internet slams him as ‘narcissist’

President Donald Trump wore the lapel pin during the swearing-in ceremony of Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence in the Oval Office
PUBLISHED FEB 14, 2025
Donald Trump's label pin showed a miniature, exaggerated version of the president (Getty Images and @itsreallyleah/ X)
Donald Trump's label pin showed a miniature, exaggerated version of the president (Getty Images and @itsreallyleah/ X)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump is facing heat online after he was spotted wearing a lapel pin featuring a cartoon version of himself.

The pin, which shows a miniature, exaggerated version of Trump, was worn by the president during the swearing-in ceremony of Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence (DNI) in the Oval Office on Wednesday, February 12.



 

Donald Trump's cartoon lapel pin steals the spotlight 

The ceremony saw Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat, being officially confirmed by the Senate as the DNI with a 52-48 vote, Newsweek reported. The occasion, however, took a backseat for some observers who couldn’t help but notice the unusual accessory worn by the president.

Trump has long used his name and image for fundraising throughout his political career, and the pin could be another example of Trump-branded merchandise available for his supporters

U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Tulsi Gabbard and her husband Abraham Williams, signs Gabbard's commission for her new role as director of national inteligence after she was sworn in, in the Oval Office at the White House on February 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Gabbard, who will oversee the 18 intelligence agencies and serve as Trump’s advisory on intelligence, was confirmed by the Senate 52-48. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump, accompanied by Tulsi Gabbard and her husband Abraham Williams, signs Gabbard's commission for her new role as director of national intelligence after she was sworn in, in the Oval Office at the White House on February 12, 2025, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

During the ceremony, Trump was seen wearing a pin on his left lapel featuring a miniature cartoon version of himself. The pin, placed beneath the American flag pin Trump wears regularly, quickly caught the attention of both his supporters and critics alike.

Internet calls Donald Trump 'narcissist' as he dons lapel pin featuring himself

Social media users reacted with mixed reactions to Donald Trump's lapel pin. While some blasted the president and called him a "narcissist," some thought it was hilarious.

Slamming the POTUS, a social media user said, "The narcissism is strong."



 

Another simply wrote, "Narcissist."



 

One commentator remarked, "This Trump is the Trumpest Trump."



 

"Quintessential Trump 🤣 We really don’t deserve this man," added another.



 

One person stated, "He's trolling the media. They'll talk about this for days lmao."



 

Someone else chimed in, "Cue the screeching and wailing from the left."



 

An X user claimed, "Trump was wearing a lapel pin of himself in the Oval!!! HE IS FIRED NOW!"



 

Elon Musk’s son X steals spotlight at Oval Office press conference 

Elon Musk's four-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, stole the spotlight during a press conference in the Oval Office on Tuesday, February 11, which he attended alongside his father and President Donald Trump.



 

The youngster quickly garnered the attention of netizens with his playful antics that seemed to interrupt his father as he spoke to the media.

Musk, who was in the Oval Office to discuss his role as head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was in the middle of addressing reporters about federal government cuts when his son stole the show.

X Musk, the son of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, stands next to U.S. President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is to sign an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE)
X Musk, the son of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, stands next to President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

As Musk defended the controversial cuts to government programs, X could be seen sitting on his father's shoulders and playfully imitating him.

The moment that drew the most laughter was when X instructed someone off-camera to "sh" and "shut your mouth." His playful comments were met with chuckles from reporters, and the scene became an instant talking point.

Elon Musk, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, and his son X Musk, speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is to sign an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE)
Elon Musk, accompanied by President Donald Trump, and his son X Musk, speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025, in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

At one point during the press conference, X could be seen sticking his fingers in his father’s ears, prompting Musk to comment on the disruption. "I thought my son might enjoy this, but he’s sticking his fingers in my ears and stuff," Musk joked, before adding, "So it's been hard to hear sometimes."

He then turned to his son and said, "Hey! Stop that." Despite the interruptions, Musk kept his cool, continuing to address the media with his usual candid style.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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