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Trump's LinkedIn Tweak Sparks Job Search Chaos

9/4/2025

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President Trump updated the White House's LinkedIn profile picture to his own.
Former staffers, including those from Barack Obama’s administration, now see his image on their resumes.
This action is perceived as a trolling tactic by the Trump administration.
Some former employees are seeking workarounds, while many remain impacted.
The White House has not commented on the change.

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Story summary

President Trump updated the White House's LinkedIn profile picture to his own.
Former staffers, including those from Barack Obama’s administration, now see his image on their resumes.
This action is perceived as a trolling tactic by the Trump administration.
Some former employees are seeking workarounds, while many remain impacted.
The White House has not commented on the change.