Summary

Artist Sarah Boardman said her 41-year art career is at risk after Donald Trump accused her of distorting his likeness in a 2019 portrait displayed in the Colorado State Capitol.

Trump called for its removal in a March 23 Truth Social post, prompting Republican lawmakers to have it taken down the next day.

Boardman denied political bias and said the portrait was pre-approved. She reported a sharp decline in business and backlash, though her family and supporters defended her online.

Boardman had also painted Barack Obama and George W. Bush.

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    6 days ago

    I know. I don’t get the problem wih it, it looks fine to me. If anything it humanized him a bit, it looks a bit softer than his official portrait…

    … oh wait, now I get it. Dude must be so insecure in his manhood that he rejects anything that he thinks makes him look soft.