Putin gifts Trump portrait: Russian Artist’s Unexpected Journey to the White House
A ussian artist, Nikas Safronov, has shared the story behind his portrait of Donald Trump, which was given to the U.S. president by Vladimir Putin. The painting depicts Trump clenching his fist in a gesture of defiance after a gunman attempted to assassinate him at a rally in Pennsylvania last July. Safronov revealed that he was deeply impressed by Trump’s courage and resilience in the face of danger.
Inspiration Behind the Portrait
Safronov recounted that he was moved by the incident and prayed for Trump in a nearby church before starting to work on the portrait. He said, “I went to a nearby church and prayed for him. And then I started to make sketches.” The artist’s inspiration for the portrait stemmed from his admiration for Trump’s bravery in the face of adversity.
The Portrait’s Journey to the White House
However, Safronov claimed that he never suspected his work would become an instrument of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. He said that he was approached by former clients, whom he did not name, who requested that he give them the painting for a period of time. Safronov agreed and gave it away for free, without knowing its intended purpose.
Discovery of the Portrait’s Fate
Later, Safronov heard media reports that Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff had said that Putin had gifted Trump a painting by a famous Russian artist. Safronov said, “Somehow I couldn’t piece together that those people (who took away the portrait) work for the president of Russia.” It wasn’t until he received a call from Putin himself that Safronov realized the portrait given to Trump was his.
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A Call from Putin
Safronov shared that Putin called him to thank him for the work and express his appreciation for the portrait. “The president called me. He thanked me and said he liked the work. It was a short conversation,” Safronov said. This unexpected call from the Russian president marked a surprising turn of events for the artist.
Hopes for Peace
Now, Safronov hopes that his portrait will play a role in fostering a breakthrough between Russia and the United States. With diplomatic contacts underway to end the war in Ukraine and repair bilateral relations, Safronov expressed his desire for peace. “I hope it will play its role and bring peace to the world,” he said, highlighting the potential for art to transcend politics and promote understanding.
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