Smile And Say Coup

 NY Times: Why Are Trump’s Accused Co-Conspirators Smiling for Their Mug Shots? A booking photo normally reflects gravity, bewilderment or even surprise. That is not the case with some of the former president’s co-defendants. By Glenn Thrush

Ms. Ellis, who has portrayed her indictment as an unfair political persecution to be overcome through faith and positivity, tried to take ownership of a process more often seen as intimidating or humiliating.