Goa, March 25 -- A portrait of former U.S. President Donald Trump displayed at the Colorado State Capitol will be taken down following Trump's criticism that it was "purposefully distorted," state officials announced on Monday. The painting, created by artist Shauna Boardman and unveiled in 2019 as part of a series of presidential portraits, caught Trump's attention after he called it the "worst" depiction of him in a social media post.

Trump's objections centered on the portrayal, which he claimed was inaccurate, and he linked his criticism to broader concerns about Governor Jared Polis's handling of crime, including gang activities in Aurora. The former president urged Polis to address the issue, accusing him of ignoring public complai...