White House released a propaganda photo imitating The Godfather movie, exuding a gangster atmosphere, and Trump was very concerned!
Recently, a set of promotional photos released by the White House through official channels quickly went viral on social media: the image uses a low saturation tone, side back light highlights the facial contours, the person is wearing a dark suit, sitting on a leather high-back chair, with a blurred American flag and classical lamp in the background - the overall composition and lighting are highly replicated the iconic image of Vito Corleone from the 1972 classic gangster film "The Godfather".
Although the White House did not explicitly state the purpose of the shoot, people familiar with American culture can immediately recognize that this is not an accidental tribute, but a carefully designed publicity campaign. Especially after the US took Maduro, it continues to use this opportunity to intimidate other countries in South America.
Trump has repeatedly used elements of pop culture to strengthen his personal image: from mimicking action movie heroes with a slow-motion walk down the stairs of Air Force One, to playing "YMCA" at rallies to create a party atmosphere, and even using the phrase "You're fired!" (from his reality show "The Apprentice") as a threat.
Trump has an almost instinctive preference for Hollywood-style dramatic tension. He once publicly stated that "The Godfather" is one of his favorite movies, and he has repeatedly compared himself to a strong negotiator in "the art of the deal" - this role setting has a subtle resonance with the authoritative image of a gangster boss.
The White House's release of photos in a similar style aims to warn other South American countries. This approach is truly unparalleled, how can international relations be manipulated like this?
Original: toutiao.com/article/1853460276703499/
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