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Demands to remove: Trump didn't like his portrait in the gallery of American leaders

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Donald Trump has called for his portrait to be removed from the Colorado Capitol, calling it deliberately distorted. The state's governor reacted with surprise.

Demands to remove: Trump didn't like his portrait in the gallery of American leaders

Donald Trump has appealed to Truth Social to remove his portrait in the Capitol of the state of Colorado, claiming that it is "deliberately distorted."

This is reported by UNN with reference to ABC News.

Details

The oil painting, created by artist Sarah Boardman, was funded by a GoFundMe campaign and has been on display since 2019. The portrait was funded by a GoFundMe campaign organized by former Colorado Senate President Kevin J. Grantham in 2018, which raised more than $10,000 at the time.

Trump's reaction

On March 23 of this year, Trump turned to Truth Socil, complaining that the painting depicted him incorrectly.

No one likes a bad photo or painting of themselves, but the photo in Colorado, in the State Capitol, which the governor hung along with all the other presidents, was deliberately distorted to a level that even I have probably never seen before. The artist also wrote President Obama, and he looks great, but the one on me is really the worst. With age, she probably lost her talent. Anyway, I'd rather not have a photo than have this one.

- wrote the President of the United States.

In his post, Trump noted that many Colorado residents have contacted him expressing dissatisfaction with the portrait.

In fact, they are really angry about it!

- he wrote, adding that he is speaking on their behalf and calling on Governor Jared Polis to remove it.

In 2019, the artist told The Denver Post that it was important to her that leaders look apolitical, as the gallery of presidents tells the story of the nation, not a single president.

In today's environment, it's all very open, but in five, 10, 15 years, he'll be just another president on the wall. And he should look neutral.

- she added.

Response from the Governor of the State

The Governor of Colorado expressed surprise at Mr. Trump's interest in works of art. The Governor's Office responded by issuing the following statement to several publications:

The state capitol was completed in 1901 and features Colorado-mined rose onyx and white celebratory marble, as well as portraits of former presidents and former governors. We appreciate the interest of the President and everyone in our Capitol Building and are always looking for any opportunity to improve our visitor experience.

Earlier, UNN wrote that the White House is looking for corporate sponsors to pay for Easter, with contributions ranging from $75,000 to $200,000. Attracting sponsors is an unprecedented proposal from the White House.