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Trump Portrait Removed from Colorado Capitol Following Bipartisan Decision

The painting, criticized by Trump as 'purposefully distorted,' has been placed in storage as Republican leaders advocate 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 at the Colorado State Capitol was removed on March 25, 2025, following bipartisan approval from the legislature's executive committee.
  • Trump criticized the 2019 painting by artist Sarah A. Boardman on Truth Social, calling it 'truly the worst' and accusing Colorado Governor Jared Polis, inaccurately, of commissioning it.
  • The portrait was funded through a 2018 GoFundMe campaign led by Colorado Republicans and was initially praised for its neutral and thoughtful depiction.
  • Colorado Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen requested the painting's removal and proposed replacing it with one that better reflects Trump's 'contemporary likeness.'
  • Trump's comments drew increased public interest in the portrait, with visitors flocking to see it before its removal and storage.