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 features none other than himself.

A recently released 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 on 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 inspires him most – and that, unsurprisingly, is none other than himself.

Image from 2019

The photo in question, which Trump uses as a background image, is from July 19, 2019. At the time, he was president and was on the White House lawn just before traveling to a fundraiser at his golf club in New Jersey.

Getty photographer Chip Somodevilla captured Trump looking directly into the camera and pointing. An iconic moment, according to the protagonist himself: Trump poses in his usual manner.

The narcissism debate has been reignited

It’s hardly surprising that Trump immortalizes himself in the background of his cell phone – and yet the anecdote is causing a lot of discussion on social media.

The same background can also be seen in a photo from December 2023. In a video that shows Trump playing golf, the image 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 see it critically 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 excessively high self-esteem and constantly seeking admiration.

Donald Trump and narcissism

People affected by narcissism often have difficulty understanding or caring for 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. When they feel humiliated, they may often respond aggressively or violently.”

For many people, Trump’s iPhone background is further evidence of this pattern. However, there is no official diagnosis of the presidential candidate. And for everyone who now feels caught by the wallpaper: self-love is important! Or would you rather switch to your pet, your child or your latest trip to the mountains?

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