Overview

• Donald Trump criticized the portrait of himself displayed in the Colorado State Capitol, calling it 'intentionally distorted' and expressing a preference for no portrait over the current one.
• The portrait, painted by Sarah Boardman in 2019, was funded through a $10,000 crowdfunding campaign led by Republican Senator Kevin Grantham after traditional funding efforts fell short.
• Trump claimed that many Colorado residents had voiced complaints to him about the portrait, describing them as 'really angry,' though these assertions remain unverified.
• The former president also targeted Colorado Governor Jared Polis, labeling him a 'radical leftist' and urging him to have the artwork removed.
• Governor Polis's office responded with a neutral statement, expressing surprise at Trump's interest in the Capitol's artwork and emphasizing efforts to enhance the visitor experience.