Trump Criticizes Colorado Capitol Portrait as 'Distorted,' Calls for Removal

The former president expressed dissatisfaction with the artwork, claiming it misrepresents him and accusing the artist of losing her talent with age.

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.