Donald Trump Criticizes 'Distorted' Portrait in Colorado: Who Approved It?

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Donald Trump accused Colorado Governor Jared Polis of showcasing a "distorted" and "worst" portrait of him at the state Capitol

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The portrait, part of a 2019 Republican-led initiative to include all US presidents in Colorado's Capitol, was not commissioned by Governor Polis

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Trump insisted Polis was behind the artwork, claiming Colorado residents shared their outrage, stating, “I’d rather have no portrait than this one”

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Governor Polis's office expressed surprise at Trump’s remarks, noting his unexpected interest in Colorado Capitol artwork

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Some praised the 2019 portrait, but Trump’s call for its removal has seen no response from official

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