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Trump Criticizes Colorado Capitol Portrait, Demands Its Removal

President Donald Trump criticized a portrait of himself in the Colorado State Capitol, declaring it 'purposefully distorted.'
House Democrats stated the portrait would be removed at the request of Republican leaders.
Artist Sarah Boardman painted the portrait and previously aimed for 'apolitical' depictions of both Trump and Obama.
Trump mentioned a preference for no picture at all instead of the current one.

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The real problem with the Trump portrait

When Winston Churchill saw the portrait commissioned by parliament for his 80th birthday, he called it “filthy and malignant” and said it made him look “half-witted.” The picture, painted by Graham Sutherland, was soon whisked off to Chartwell, Churchill’s estate in Kent. It moldered there unseen for some years before Churchill’s private secretary ferried it to a secluded cottage and burnt the wretched object. Clemmie, Churchill’s long-suffering…

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Trump Demands Colorado Remove ‘Purposefully Distorted’ Portrait of Him from State Capitol: ‘Truly the Worst’

President Donald Trump has demanded that Colorado officials remove an unflattering and "purposefully distorted" painting of him from the state's Capitol. The post Trump Demands Colorado Remove ‘Purposefully Distorted’ Portrait of Him from State Capitol: ‘Truly the Worst’ appeared first on Slay News.

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‘Insecure baby’: Trump’s Colorado capitol portrait removed after presidential tantrum

Oil painting is taken down at the request of Republican leaders after Trump complained about painting on social media

1 day ago·Dublin, Ireland

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Mark Z. Barabak: He's been an outspoken Trump critic. Others fear the price he and his family pay

PLEASANTON, Calif. — It was a child's drawing — the kind of sweet, simple sketch you hang on the refrigerator — but something about the family portrait was off.

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Australian Financial Review

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‘Chubby’ bank manager: Trump demands portrait be taken down

The president has called for a portrait of himself to be removed in Colorado, lashing out at the artist for “truly the worst” attempt to capture his features.

1 day ago·Sydney, Australia

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Trump’s portrait to be taken down at Colorado Capitol after president claimed it was ‘distorted’

The oil painting will be removed at the request of Republican leaders in Colorado’s state legislature, after the president claimed it was “purposefully distorted.”

1 day ago·Atlanta, United States

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