This was taken with a flash, but not self-shot. Don’t believe me? Take a camera, hold it out at arm’s length, let it meter and focus, and snap the shutter. With a flash at 2.5 - 3.0 feet’s distance, your face would be horrendously over-exposed. Washed out completely. In a mirror, the flash glare would completely obscure the image. Try it.
I’m not arguing with you, really. I simply posted what was said on Fox. I also said, “FWIW” when I posted it. I don’t take pictures of myself. I’m sure you are 100% correct.