Trumpโ€™s Portrait in Colorado Capitol: He Wants It Gone ASAP

Donald Trump is demanding that his portrait be taken down from the Colorado State Capitol. He called the artwork โ€œunflatteringโ€ and said it is distorted. The portrait was painted by Sarah Boardman, an artist who also painted former President Obamaโ€™s portrait. Trump said the painting in Colorado does not look like him at all and is the worst portrait of him he has ever seen.

Trump posted on TruthSocial about the portrait. He said, โ€œNobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves.โ€ He claimed that the artist purposely distorted his image. Trump also mentioned that Boardmanโ€™s earlier work, like the portrait of Obama, looked great, but the one of him did not.

The Artistโ€™s Past Work

Sarah Boardman is not new to painting portraits of presidents. She also painted George W. Bushโ€™s portrait in 2012. When Boardman unveiled the portrait of Trump in 2019, she shared it proudly on her social media. She thanked all the people who attended the unveiling and expressed her gratitude for the positive experience.

However, Trump didnโ€™t feel the same way about her work. He criticized Boardman for creating a portrait that didnโ€™t look like him. He even suggested that she lost her talent over time. Trump said he would rather not have a portrait at all than have the one Boardman painted of him.

Donald Trump/TruthSocial
Donald Trump/TruthSocial

Trump Speaks for Colorado Residents

Trump said that many people from Colorado had reached out to him. They were angry about the portrait and wanted it taken down. Trump claimed to be speaking on their behalf, saying that the people of Colorado were upset about the image hanging in the Capitol. He demanded that Governor Jared Polis take action and remove the portrait.

Trump didnโ€™t just focus on the painting. He also criticized Polis for being โ€œweak on crime.โ€ He mentioned the crime group Tren de Aragua, which has been active in Aurora, Colorado. Trump claimed that this group had taken over the city but assured his followers that the situation was under control.

Polis and Trump: A Complicated Relationship

Governor Jared Polis has a history of working with Trump. In some cases, he supported Trumpโ€™s policies, like the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy as Health Secretary. Polis has also suggested that saving money by getting rid of pennies could help the government. These actions showed that Polis was willing to cooperate with Trump when he thought it was necessary.

However, in other situations, Polis has disagreed with Trump, especially on immigration policies. Recently, Polis spoke out against Trumpโ€™s decision to detain Jeanette Vizguerra, a Colorado woman who has lived in the U.S. for many years. This disagreement may have led to the tension between the two.

Crime in Colorado and the Arrival of Tren de Aragua

Colorado has been struggling with rising crime, especially because of the presence of Tren de Aragua, a criminal group. This group has been linked to various criminal activities, such as kidnapping, extortion, and organized crime. In February, the Trump administration labeled Tren de Aragua as a global terrorist organization.

Trumpโ€™s administration took action against the group by deporting suspected gang members to El Salvador. He used a law from 1798 to send over 200 suspected members to a notorious prison in El Salvador. This prison is known for its tough conditions, where the inmates spend 23 and a half hours locked in their cells every day.

Trump Defends His Actions

Trump strongly defended his actions to deal with the gang problem. He said that the U.S. was facing an โ€œinvasionโ€ from criminal groups like Tren de Aragua. Trump argued that these groups were being directed by the Venezuelan government, led by Nicolรกs Maduro. He believed that the U.S. needed to take strong action to protect its citizens from these threats.

In Trumpโ€™s view, the U.S. was in the middle of a battle against foreign criminals. He said that deporting gang members to El Salvador was necessary to protect American communities. Trumpโ€™s use of the 1798 law allowed him to take action without needing Congressโ€™s approval.

Whatโ€™s Next for the Portrait?

The portrait of Trump in the Colorado Capitol remains a point of contention. While itโ€™s unclear if it will be taken down, Trumpโ€™s demand has brought attention to the issue. This situation also reflects larger political disagreements, especially about crime and immigration policies.

Trumpโ€™s attack on the portrait is a small issue compared to other political matters, but it shows how personal feelings and public images can create tension. Whether or not Polis will remove the portrait is still unknown. However, the demand for its removal is just another example of how Trump is not afraid to speak out when something does not meet his approval.

TOP HEADLINES

Measles Outbreak Ends in Texas

The measles outbreak in Texas that began in late January and affected 762 individuals...

Texas Dems confront GOPโ€™s US House map revision, CA...

Texas Democrats have decided to conclude their two-week walkout, which had temporarily halted the...

Newsmax Settles $67M Suit on 2020 Election Misinfo

In Denver, a conservative media outlet, Newsmax, has opted to settle a lawsuit with...

Xavien Howard Joining Colts, Confirms Agent

INDIANAPOLIS โ€” Cornerback Xavien Howard, known for his past contributions to the NFL, is...

Hamas claims ceasefire talks advancement; deaths top 62,000

RAFAH, Egypt โ€” In a significant development, Hamas announced on Monday its acceptance of...

Europeโ€™s leaders join White House talks on Ukraine war

The commitment to Ukraine's future hangs in the balance as a crucial meeting is...
USLive
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.