Trump demands removal of 'distorted' portrait from Colorado Capitol

President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the removal of a portrait of himself displayed in the Colorado State Capitol, describing it as 'purposely distorted' and 'truly the worst' he has ever seen. The portrait, painted by Sarah Boardman and unveiled in 2019, was commissioned through a Republican fundraising effort and has faced criticism from Trump, who claims to have received complaints from Coloradans about its portrayal. He contrasted his painting unfavorably with a portrait of former President Barack Obama, also by Boardman, which he said looks 'wonderful.' Trump's remarks were made on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he urged Colorado's Democratic Governor Jared Polis to take down the painting. In response, Governor Polis expressed surprise at Trump's interest in the Capitol's artwork, emphasizing the building's historic significance. Boardman, the artist, has maintained that her work is devoid of political bias, focusing solely on the artistic process.