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Trump Portrait Removed from Colorado Capitol After Criticism

The painting, described by Trump as 'purposefully distorted,' has been placed in storage, with no immediate plans for a replacement.

The plaque that marked the placement of a portrait of President Donald Trump is all that remains after the picture, which was part of a display of all of the country’s chief executives, was removed from the wall of the rotunda in the State Capitol following complaints about the likeness from Trump Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Overview

  • Donald Trump's portrait, painted by Sarah Boardman and unveiled in 2019, was removed from the Colorado State Capitol following Trump's public criticism on Truth Social.
  • Trump called the painting 'truly the worst' and accused the artist of intentionally distorting his appearance while praising her previous work on Barack Obama's portrait.
  • The decision to remove the portrait was made after Colorado Republican leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, requested its removal and proposed a replacement depicting Trump's 'contemporary likeness.'
  • The timeline and details for commissioning a new portrait remain undecided, with legislative leaders focused on other priorities such as the state budget.
  • The incident has reignited discussions about Trump's sensitivity to his public image and broader debates about the intersection of art, politics, and public perception.