Trump's Colorado Portrait Controversy: "Deliberately Distorted" President Slams Own Likeness
"Trump Critiques His Portrayal: Alleges 'Deliberate Distortion'" - Trump expresses discontent toward depicted portrayal: perceives as intentionally manipulated
Wanna know about the latest political drama? Well, buckle up! Donald Trump ain't happy with a portrait of himself in the Colorado Capitol. He's claiming it's been "deliberately distorted" to a degree he's never seen before—and compare that to Barack Obama's portrait, which he finds "wonderful."
The painting, crafted by artist Sarah A. Boardman, was reportedly hung back in 2019, with funds raised through a Republican-led crowdfunding campaign during Trump's first term. Previously, an arts association had struggled to gather donations for the artwork.
Trump Demands Removal
Trump ain't holdin' back his resentment, callin' the portrait "truly the worst" and accusing the artist of "losing her talent as she aged." He even went so far as to say he'd rather have no painting at all than this one. Trump declared his intentions to chat with Colorado Governor, Jared Polis, about getting the portrait yanked.
Polis, a Democrat, has been slammed as a "radical leftist" by Trump. The Governor’s office responded to the commotion, saying they were "surprised" to learn how much Trump values the Colorado Capitol’s art collection. They expressed their gratitude for the attention and commitment to enhancing the Capitol's visitor experience.
The Final Takedown
Well, it seems the controversy has reached a boiling point. With Trump's discontent and a request from Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, the portrait has been swiped from the Colorado State Capitol. The Executive Committee of the Legislative Counsel, a group that includes both Democratic and Republican leaders, gave the green light for the painting's removal. It's now chillin' at History Colorado, awaiting further instructions.
All this hubbub has even seen an uptick in tourists snappin' selfies with the portrait before it was taken down. enjoyed the controversy while it lasted?
- Donald Trump
- Colorado
- Capitol
- Barack Obama
- Political Drama
- Donald Trump has expressed his discontent over a painting of himself in the Colorado Capitol, describing it as "deliberately distorted" compared to former President Barack Obama's portrait, which he finds "wonderful."
- The painting, funded during Trump's first term through a Republican-led crowdfunding campaign, was reportedly created by artist Sarah A. Boardman and initially hung in 2019, after an arts association struggled to gather donations for it.
- Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, along with Trump's discontent, has led to the removal of the controversial portrait from the Colorado State Capitol, with it now residing at History Colorado, awaiting further instructions.
