President Donald Trump criticized a 2019 portrait of himself displayed at the Colorado State Capitol, calling the painting a deliberate attempt to distort his image. The artwork, created during his first term, portrays Trump with exaggerated facial features that he claims were designed to mock him rather than honor his presidency.
Trump took aim at Colorado’s Democratic leadership, accusing the state’s “radical” government of allowing the unflattering portrait to remain on display. He called for its immediate removal, describing it as disrespectful and intentionally crafted to demean him.
The portrait has drawn attention for its unusual depiction, setting it apart from traditional presidential portraits hanging in the Capitol. Trump argued that the artwork reflects political bias and represents another example of how Democrat-led states attack him symbolically.
In his statement, Trump demanded that the painting be taken down and replaced with a more accurate and respectful representation. He warned that the continued display of what he labeled a “distorted caricature” serves no purpose other than to inflame political tensions.
The dispute over the portrait adds to ongoing clashes between Trump and Democratic officials in Colorado, a state where political divisions have sharpened in recent years. Trump remains vocal about what he views as repeated attempts to discredit him through both policy and public displays like the controversial painting.