Lock screen gives a deep insight Guess who's on Donald Trump's cell phone
In a recently published photo, the ex-president unintentionally reveals a special detail - his iPhone wallpaper shows none other than himself.
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- Several photos show that Donald Trump has a picture of himself as the lock screen background on his iPhone.
- The picture was taken on July 19, 2019, when Trump was still in office.
- The discovery sparked renewed debate about Trump's penchant for self-absorption.
A recently published photo shows Donald Trump using a picture of himself as the lock screen on his iPhone. The YouTube group "Nelk Boys" shared a picture of themselves with the former president in his private jet. The picture was taken on October 12, 2024.
Trump's cell phone is clearly visible on a table - and on the screen: Trump himself. Many people have pictures on their smartphones of things that motivate them or make them happy. The former US president has chosen what probably inspires him the most - and that is, unsurprisingly, none other than himself.
Image from the year 2019
The photo in question, which Trump is using as a background image, is from 19 July 2019. At the time, he was president and was on the White House lawn shortly before traveling to a fundraiser at his golf club in New Jersey.
Getty photographer Chip Somodevilla took the shot of Trump looking directly into the camera and pointing with his finger. An iconic moment, according to the subject himself: Trump, posing in his usual manner.
Narcissism debate is reignited
The fact that Trump immortalizes himself in the background of his cell phone is hardly surprising - and yet the anecdote is generating plenty of discussion on social media.
The same background can also be seen in a photo from December 2023. In a video showing Trump playing golf, the picture can be seen on his cell phone in his golf cart.
For some, the whole thing is a funny anecdote, for others a sign of self-confidence - and still others take a critical view and point to Trump's frequently diagnosed narcissistic traits.
Psychologists and even some of the Republican's party colleagues have described the former president as having an excessively high self-esteem and constantly seeking admiration.
Donald Trump and narcissism
People affected by narcissism often have difficulty understanding or caring about the feelings of others. Instead, they focus on themselves and find it difficult to tolerate criticism.
Veronika Job from the Institute of Psychology at the University of Zurich adds: "Narcissistic people feel superior to others. They fantasize about their own success and think they are entitled to privileges that others don't have. If they feel humiliated, they can often react aggressively or violently."
So for many people, Trump's iPhone background is further evidence of this pattern. However, there is no official diagnosis from the presidential candidate. And for anyone who now feels caught out by the wallpaper: self-love is important! Or - perhaps you'd rather switch to your pet, your child or your last trip to the mountains?
