I agree in part. I think MAGA is making a mistake by arguing that the indictments actually helped Trump - so that he will win the primary. They actually agree with those persecuting Trump, who argue the same - in order to 'prove' that they are not persecuting him for political reasons. I am not at all sure that this is the case. If indictments did not hurt, they would not be the prime weapon of every autocrat everywhere. But on the other hand, Trump has a way of defying political gravity.

That said, I think the mugshot is a sign of Trump's strength and perseverance in the face of truly insuperable odds. The best part was when The Atlantic wrote a panicky article about how his facial expression was a 'threat', because instead of being humbled and humiliated, as they wanted him to be, he was defiant and feisty.