Trump Demands Removal of 'Distorted' Capitol Portrait

Former President Donald Trump has expressed outrage over his portrait displayed in the Colorado State Capitol, claiming it was 'purposefully distorted' and demanding its removal. Trump criticized the artist, Sarah Boardman, comparing his portrait unfavorably to her portrayal of Barack Obama, and erroneously attributed the portrait's installation to Colorado's Democratic Governor Jared Polis, whom he labeled as 'Radical Left' and criticized for being weak on crime. The portrait was actually commissioned by Republican State Sen. Kevin Grantham through a crowdfunding campaign in 2018. Despite Trump's claims, there is no evidence of widespread public dissatisfaction with the portrait. Governor Polis diplomatically responded to Trump's remarks, not indicating any intentions to remove the painting.