Vogue Faces Backlash Over Criticism of Melania Trump’s White House Portrait

The fashion magazine compared the first lady to a 'freelance magician,' reigniting tensions over its portrayal of the Trump family.

Vogue's article described Melania Trump's White House portrait as resembling a 'freelance magician' and critiqued her choice of a tuxedo over more traditional attire.
The piece is part of a longstanding tension between Vogue and the Trumps, with Melania notably excluded from the magazine's cover during her time as first lady.
Supporters of Melania, including friends and social media users, have defended her as elegant and accused Vogue of political bias.
Melania has stated she has no interest in appearing on magazine covers, emphasizing her focus on other priorities as first lady.
Vogue editor Anna Wintour has not commented on the backlash, while the publication has faced accusations of favoring Democratic figures like Jill Biden in its coverage.