Kathmandu: In a historic turn of events, Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, had his criminal mug shot taken and released following his booking at Atlanta's Fulton County Jail.

Trump is facing charges of conspiring to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, along with 18 other defendants. The mug shot captured the 77-year-old Trump in an unsmiling and stern pose, gazing directly at the camera.

According to records from the Fulton County Jail, Trump was assigned inmate number P01135809. This marks a significant departure from his previous criminal cases, during which he was not required to submit to a photograph. The photograph's release adds another extraordinary episode to Trump's legal journey.

After spending a brief 20 minutes at the jail, Trump returned to his New Jersey golf club. He maintained his position that the charges against him, including 13 felony counts such as racketeering, were politically motivated. Trump's legal battles have intensified his already noteworthy year, as he faces multiple court appearances and is speculated to be a frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

The mug shot, posted by Trump himself on his Truth Social platform, bears the caption "Election Interference" and includes a link to his campaign website. Trump's posts on social media have been a subject of controversy, with his Twitter account permanently suspended in January 2021 due to concerns of incitement of violence.

In this latest case, Trump is accused of pressuring state officials to reverse his election loss and establishing an unauthorized slate of electors to undermine the official certification of Joe Biden's 2020 victory. Despite the charges, Trump reiterated his innocence, stating, "I did nothing wrong," during a press conference following his arrest.

As Trump navigates his legal battles, his presence in the political arena remains strong. During a recent debate featuring other contenders for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, all but two candidates expressed their willingness to support Trump as the party's nominee, even in the event of a conviction.

The release of Trump's mug shot, along with his ongoing legal battles, continues to captivate the nation's attention, adding another layer of intrigue to the complex landscape of American politics.