If the photo were staged, you’d think they’d at least have Zero looking presidential, and not cowering in the corner. I’m surprised the WH released this photo; it’s very unflattering.
Gates, or even Biden, looks like the one in charge.
What if that was the best they could do? There have been other photos released the past few years which made him look bad. Contrary to what many think, I think he is lousy at politics, and has a hard time disguising his true feelings.