A viral photograph of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has sparked widespread attention, capturing the man seemingly frozen mid-laugh during a public appearance while also showing an expression that appears deeply uncomfortable or perhaps even embarrassed. The image, which quickly circulated online, reveals what many are calling his “split personality.”
The photo was originally shared on social media and immediately drew comparisons to a viral video from earlier this year featuring then-Mayor Frey in a similar state of dissonance. This time, the man who once declared he would “end the opioid crisis,” now faces renewed scrutiny over his public demeanor.
Now that we know the truth about his reaction shot—something he apparently didn’t mind getting out—the question is: why did it feel like two different people were captured in one photo?