Trump Demands Removal of 'Distorted' Portrait from Colorado State Capitol
Former President Trump criticizes his Colorado portrait, claiming it's 'purposefully distorted' and demands its removal amid public complaints.
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Overview
Former President Donald Trump has called for the removal of his portrait at the Colorado State Capitol, alleging it is 'purposefully distorted.' Unveiled in 2019, the oil painting by Sarah Boardman was commissioned by state Republicans, not the Democratic Governor Jared Polis, whom Trump criticized for the artwork. Trump remarked that he’d rather have no portrait than this one, claiming Colorado residents are unhappy with it. However, he provided no evidence of such complaints. Boardman's office did not respond immediately to requests for comment, while Polis's spokesperson expressed surprise at Trump's engagement with the state's Capitol artwork.
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Analysis
- Trump criticized the portrayal of himself in a painting at Colorado's State Capitol, describing it as 'purposefully distorted' and suggesting he would prefer not having a portrait at all.
- He referenced the artist's previous work on President Obama's portrait, contrasting it by saying Obama 'looks wonderful' while claiming his own portrait is the worst. Additionally, he criticized Boardman by claiming she 'lost her talent as she got older.'
- Trump linked his criticism of the portrait to political issues in Colorado, particularly crime and the presence of the Tren de Aragua gang, calling out Governor Jared Polis for being 'weak on crime.'
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The portrait was painted by Sarah A. Boardman, a British-born artist based in Colorado Springs.
Donald Trump claims the portrait is 'purposefully distorted' and that many people from Colorado have complained about it. He also prefers not having a portrait rather than this one.
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