The Surprising Political Photographs of the Week

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The likeness of Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is painted on a barn in Kirby, Vt. on March 5, 2016.
The likeness of Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is painted on a barn in Kirby, Vt. on March 5, 2016.Herb Swanson—EPA
By Chelsea Matiash and Olivier Laurent

All campaign events come with their share of merchandising, from skirts and bags embroidered with the GOP mascot to shorts sporting the colors of the American flag. This week, Republican front runner Donald Trump went one step further, showcasing steaks and bottles of wine bearing his name – all during a press conference in Jupiter, Florida.

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The likeness of Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is painted on a barn in Kirby, Vt. on March 5, 2016.
The likeness of Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is painted on a barn in Kirby, Vt. on March 5, 2016. Herb Swanson—EPA
Women with Future Female Leaders wear elephant skirts at their display booth during the Annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md. on March 5.
Women with Future Female Leaders wear elephant skirts at their display booth during the Annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md. on March 5.Jim Lo ScalzoI—EPA
A purse rests on a chair before a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club Jupiter on March 8 in Jupiter, Fla.
A purse rests on a chair before a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club Jupiter on March 8 in Jupiter, Fla.Joe Raedle—Getty Images
Supporters await the arrival of Donald Trump at a campaign event in New Orleans on March 4.
Supporters await the arrival of Donald Trump at a campaign event in New Orleans on March 4.Edmund D. Fountain—The New York Times/Redux
Donald Trump press conference in Jupiter, Florida
A security guard stands next to a display of meat, wine and water beside the podium Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump before a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club Jupiter on March 8 in Jupiter, Fla.Cristobal Herrera—EPA
A boy attends a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on March 4 in New Orleans.
A boy attends a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on March 4 in New Orleans.David Rae Morris—Polaris
People gather outside before a debate between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Kendall, Fla. on March 9.
People gather outside before a debate between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Kendall, Fla. on March 9. RMV/REX/Shutterstock
Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate In Miami
Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders hold a cutout before a debate between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Kendall, Fla. on March 9. Joe Raedle—Getty Images
A supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up an illustration of him riding shirtless on the back of a Bald Eagle, as he greets the crowd after speaking at a campaign rally in New Orleans, on March 4.
A supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up an illustration of him riding shirtless on the back of a Bald Eagle, as he greets the crowd after speaking at a campaign rally in New Orleans, on March 4.Gerald Herbert—AP
Donald Trump
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a child he pulled from the crowd as he arrives to speak at a campaign rally in New Orleans, Friday, March 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Gerald Herbert—AP

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