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Painting of Trump, Lincoln, other GOP presidents seen hanging in White House
Fox News ^ | oct. 15, 2018 | Kaitlyn Schallhorn

Posted on 10/15/2018 4:35:10 PM PDT by Leaning Right

A painting depicting Donald Trump sitting with former presidents – including Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt – while drinking a Diet Coke is hanging in the White House.

The painting was spotted during Trump’s long-ranging interview with “60 Minutes," which aired Sunday night.

Called “The Republican Club,” the painting was done by Andy Thomas from southwestern Missouri.

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TOPICS: Arts/Photography
KEYWORDS: 2020election; andythomas; art; arts; election2020; jonmcnaughton; lincoln; missouri; painting; therepublicanclub; trump; utah
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To: Leaning Right

Had to zoom the picture, but here’s what I see
Taft—behind Ford’s right shoulder
Harding—to the right of Taft
Hoover—between the post and TR’s head
McKinley—right side of TR’s head
Coolidge—TR’s left shoulder
GW Bush—also a non alcohol beverage


21 posted on 10/15/2018 5:06:08 PM PDT by Skybird
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To: Skybird

US Grant off of GHWB’s right shoulder.


22 posted on 10/15/2018 5:13:49 PM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: Skybird
Nice work. Any guess as to who the woman is? I'm thinking it's Sarah Palin.


23 posted on 10/15/2018 5:14:33 PM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: PAR35

Leslie King is a name I do not recognize, especially in this context. enlighten , por favor


24 posted on 10/15/2018 5:17:26 PM PDT by chiller (Race is irrelevant in these United States; just shades of skin color)
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To: Snickering Hound

Leslie Cheekbones must have been gnawing her tongue not to call out PDJT over that painting. She knew he was baiting her.


25 posted on 10/15/2018 5:17:34 PM PDT by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam. Buy ammo.")
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To: Leaning Right
Did you notice Grant in the background on the left and Coolidge on the right?

I did notice Coolidge, but didn't see Grant. Good eye.

26 posted on 10/15/2018 5:19:25 PM PDT by Windflier (Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: Leaning Right

Love it! I understand there is DemoRat version as well.


27 posted on 10/15/2018 5:19:26 PM PDT by noexcuses
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To: Leaning Right
All that aside, what a fascinating painting. Likenesses are scary good...looks like Teddy is telling one hell of a story.

The dems have a similar painting--equally as interesting.

28 posted on 10/15/2018 5:19:55 PM PDT by chiller (Race is irrelevant in these United States; just shades of skin color)
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To: noexcuses

Yes, Trump should hang The Democrat Club painting in one of the public restrooms.


29 posted on 10/15/2018 5:35:09 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Sessions. Trust the Plan.)
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To: Dilbert San Diego
"I’m sure the liberals will be outraged he doesn’t have one with Obama or other Democrats."

The democrat version depicts BO lecturing JFK as BO pours his coffee and LBJ fondles JEC.
30 posted on 10/15/2018 5:35:52 PM PDT by clearcarbon
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To: Leaning Right

The best representation of POTUS in a painting that I have seen.

He looks comfortable yet humble in the presence of some great men.


31 posted on 10/15/2018 5:38:17 PM PDT by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: clearcarbon

Correction:

The democrat version depicts BJ lecturing JFK as BO pours his coffee and LBJ fondles JEC.


32 posted on 10/15/2018 5:39:53 PM PDT by clearcarbon
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To: Leaning Right

I wondered who Coolidge was. Thanks.


33 posted on 10/15/2018 5:41:14 PM PDT by Lady Heron
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To: Leaning Right

The woman is on the Democrat one as well as the Republican.


34 posted on 10/15/2018 5:45:34 PM PDT by lil'bit
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foxnews.com

“The Republican Club,” painting was done by Andy Thomas from southwestern Missouri. He told Time he wasn’t sure how Trump got a hold of his painting but said Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., had said he would show it to the president.

“I was ecstatic,” Thomas said. “A lot of times gifts aren’t really hung up; they’re just pushed in a closet somewhere. To find out it’s actually hanging is really a treat.”

Thomas said he had received a call from Trump a couple of weeks ago. On the call, Trump asked him what he thought of his job so far as president and admitted he didn’t like many portraits that have been painted of him.

“He had actually given me a real gracious call to tell me how much he liked it,” Thomas told the Daily Beast. “He was very complimentary.”

The artist dabbles in western art, historical battles and depictions of U.S. presidents. He has a similar painting as the one hanging in the White House but with former Democratic presidents. He’s also said he doesn’t want to discuss his personal political views.

In both paintings, an indistinct woman is seen approaching the table of presidents. Thomas said that woman is representative of the first female president for both parties.

The painting that includes Trump can run from $155 to $1,700, according to Thomas’ website. Aside from Lincoln, Roosevelt and Trump, the painting also includes Richard Nixon, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. The artwork shows Trump with a glass of Diet Coke, according to Time.

To get Trump’s facial expression just right, Thomas told Time he looked at thousands of photographs.

“Trump has that one thing where he sticks his chin up and smiles really big, and it’s great for a caricature but not necessarily flattering to him,” Thomas said. “I had to find a photo where it looked like he’s actually heard something funny so it looks like a genuine smile.”


35 posted on 10/15/2018 5:49:22 PM PDT by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Leaning Right
"Did you notice Grant in the background on the left and
Coolidge on the right?

And also on the right it looks like Calvin Coolidge,
maybe Herbert Hoover and Warren Harding and in the center
way back perhaps McKinley with the beard -- not sure about
that one. But who is the women in the center?

36 posted on 10/15/2018 5:52:54 PM PDT by StormEye
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To: chiller

Leslie King is a name I do not recognize, especially in this context. enlighten , por favor
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Leslie King was Gerald Ford’s birthname. He was later adopted by his stepfather and took his name.


37 posted on 10/15/2018 5:56:38 PM PDT by Skybird
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To: Leaning Right

Who do you think is on either side of Teddy....and the woman who seems rather prominent. <

I think it’s Coolidge on the right of Teddy. I can’t make out who’s on his left. As for the woman, I’m hoping it’s Sarah Palin.

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I think it’s Hoover.


38 posted on 10/15/2018 5:56:45 PM PDT by Flick Lives
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To: chiller

President Leslie King served 1974-1977 under an alias. Best known for his role in the Warren Commission coverup, he was rewarded by being appointed to the vice presidency and then elevated to the higher office without having to stand for election.


39 posted on 10/15/2018 6:05:44 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: Liz

> ...an indistinct woman is seen approaching the table of presidents. Thomas said that woman is representative of the first female president for both parties. <

The artist, what does he know? I say it’s Sarah Palin. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.


40 posted on 10/15/2018 6:11:58 PM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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