Trump demands removal of 'worst' State Capitol portrait

Donald Trump has demanded the removal of his portrait from the Colorado State Capitol, labeling it the 'worst' depiction of him. He criticized the British artist, Sarah Boardman, for creating an image he claims is 'purposely distorted,' contrasting it unfavorably with her portrayal of Barack Obama, which he described as 'wonderful.' Trump expressed his grievances on Truth Social, claiming that many Colorado residents have contacted him to voice their discontent with the painting. He directed his ire at Colorado's Governor Jared Polis, suggesting that the governor should be ashamed for allowing the portrait to remain. Boardman defended her work, asserting that her personal feelings did not influence the creation process and that the artwork was selected by a committee based on its artistic merits. The portrait was unveiled in 2019, following a funding campaign led by a Republican state senator, and did not initially provoke significant opposition.