Trump wants his portrait removed from Colorado State Capitol – What's wrong with it?

“Nobody likes a bad picture or painting of themselves, but the one in Colorado, in the State Capitol, put up by the Governor, along with all other Presidents, was purposefully distorted to a level that even I, perhaps, have never seen before,” Trump wrote.

The American president was outraged that the artist made the portrait of the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama “wonderful” and emphasized that his portrait was “truly the worst.”

“She must have lost her talent as she got older. In any event, I would much prefer not having a picture than having this one, but many people from Colorado have called and written to complain. In fact, they are actually angry about it!” Trump said.

He appealed “on behalf of these people” to the state's governor, Jared Polis, with a request to remove the portrait.

"Jared should be ashamed of himself!” Trump added.

Photo: Trump's portrait in the Colorado State Capitol (truthsocial.com)

The Colorado State Capitol traditionally houses portraits of all US presidents as part of its historical gallery. This initiative began in the 19th century to honor each leader of the country and create a visual history of the American presidency.

The portraits remind visitors of the contribution of each president to the development of the country. Visitors to the Capitol can see the faces of all the presidents and learn more about their role in US history.

Artists portray the presidents in their own style, which adds to the cultural value of the gallery. The portraits are commissioned through private donations, not public funds, which highlights the public interest in preserving this tradition.

Sometimes the portraits are controversial, as in the case of Trump, but in general, this tradition is part of the American cultural heritage.