The Donald Trump Mugshot originated on August 24, 2023, following the former president's surrender at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. It marked the first time a United States president had a mugshot taken, immediately becoming an internet sensation due to his intense, defiant glare. Trump himself leaned into the image, posting it on social media with the caption 'Never Surrender' to frame the moment as a badge of honor. Since then, the template has been used globally across the political spectrum, serving both as a tool for political messaging and as a relatable 'POV' reaction image for moments of extreme stubbornness or intensity.