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Donald Trump on the cover of Vanity Fair goes viral after the election

Donald Trump on the cover of Vanity Fair goes viral after the election

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The latest issue of Vanity Fair caused quite a bit of discussion online this week following former President Donald Trump's victory on Tuesday.

Vanity Fair, a publication known for its entertainment and political reporting, unveiled a new digital cover across social media platforms early Wednesday morning to announce Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

The background for the digital cover is a close-up photo of the president-elect, along with other supporting headlines.

“Four years after he launched an unprecedented attack on democracy and left the White House in disgrace, the convicted felon will return to Washington, DC as the 47th President of the United States,” Vanity Fair wrote in a brief summary of the digital’s post Cover.

“Vanity Fair” went viral overnight, garnering millions of views and likes across social media platforms including X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram. Pop Crave, a popular news and pop culture aggregator, also republished the Vanity Fair cover and its release attracted over 11 million views as of Thursday afternoon.

Americans React to Vanity Cover's Announcement of Donald Trump's Victory

The discussion from supporters on both sides of the aisle began almost immediately in the comments section of Vanity Fair and Pop Crave posts, with some offering praise to the magazine across the cover while others expressed disdain.

Here are a few posts that capture some of the reactions, feelings and thoughts people across the internet have about the cover.