Trump Critiques Local Portrait, Receives New Artwork from Putin

Thu Apr 24 2025 03:22:15 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Trump Critiques Local Portrait, Receives New Artwork from Putin

Trump expresses dissatisfaction with a Colorado portrait while being gifted a new one by Russia’s president.


In a surprising twist, President Donald Trump has criticized a portrait of himself that hangs in the Colorado State Capitol, labeling it as "truly the worst," while simultaneously receiving a new painting from Russian President Vladimir Putin, which Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described as a "personal gift." The new portrait remains under wraps as only Putin holds the right to disclose its details. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, confirmed the delivery of the artwork from Moscow, praising it as a "beautiful portrait" created by a leading Russian artist.

Trump, who is known for being meticulous about his public image, took to his Truth Social platform to voice his disdain for the Colorado portrait, which he claims was "purposefully distorted." In a contrasting remark, he did grudgingly commend a similar portrait of Barack Obama, noting that he appeared "wonderful" in that artist's depiction. The conversation surrounding Trump's Colorado portrait has attracted further scrutiny as it was commissioned through a crowdfunding campaign, which critics argue was politically motivated.

Amid diplomatic conversations resuming between the U.S. and Russia in Saudi Arabia, the gift from Putin symbolizes a potential thaw in relations since Trump has returned to power. Witkoff mentioned that Putin demonstrated graciousness towards Trump, even expressing his prayers following an assassination attempt earlier in the year. The dramatic rally incident where Trump was injured celebrated through iconic imagery has added complexity to the discussions on presidential portraiture.

While Trump has yet to reveal further thoughts on the painting sent by Putin, he has certainly made it clear that the art of representation is a sensitive subject for him. Observers of Trump's response to artwork have noted that opinions can vary widely based on personal sentiments towards the president. Governor Jared Polis of Colorado, caught in the crossfire of Trump's critiques, expressed surprise at the president’s interest in state artwork. As Trump continues to navigate today's polarized politics, the topic of presidential imagery remains an engaging aspect of his unique narrative.

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