Why Are Trump’s Accused Co-Conspirators Smiling for Their Mug Shots?
www.nytimes.com
A booking photo normally reflects gravity, bewilderment or even surprise. That is not the case with some of the former president’s co-defendants.

From the New York Times:

A booking photo normally reflects gravity, bewilderment or even surprise. That is not the case with some of the former president’s co-defendants.

  • @RojoSanIchiban@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11•10 months ago

    I think there are a few possibilities:

    • Because they’re fucking insane.

    • Because they’re now cooperating for a plea deal.

    • Because the photographer said, “Smile for the little birdie!!!” and they still had a Twitter logo next to the camera instead of an X because they thought that meant the mugshot wouldn’t end up on the 'net.

    Maybe I should read the article…

    Edit: oops, it’s “defiance” I guess. Maybe we can get another mugshot after their sentencing to see if they’re still smiling In defiance.

  • @sblanziko@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5•10 months ago

    I guess that’s because they don’t want people to think they are in trouble. If you ignore the sheriff badge this could be a regular picture, and some voters probably can’t tell the difference

  • @lps2@lemmy.mlEnglish
    5•10 months ago

    White collar criminals often are smiling in their mug shots - this is a pretty vapid opinion piece IMO that’s grasping at straws to make a headline.

    I hate Trump and Co but this bullshit “news” is just so tiring and delegitimizes news

  • DrSleeplessEnglish
    1•10 months ago

    Because they’re gonna be on the news. “Look ma, I’m on tv!”