Journalists desperately try to figure out the mysterious case of a Trump portrait

It was delivered on Capitol Hill, and caused havoc among media in Washington, D.C.

It often gets very busy for the media in Washington, D.C., but this time it's for a highly unusual reason.

On Wednesday, Wall Street Journal reporter Richard Rubin noticed some young men carrying a painting of President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill.

He shared the artwork on Twitter, saying the portrait wasn't commissioned and the artist, Barry Wingard, contacted Rep. Mike Kelly.

The young lads said the painting, along with one of Melania, were going to the Vice President Mike Pence's office:

People started to weigh in the mystery by dissecting details of the painting:

Others claimed the painting looked more like Alec Baldwin Trump than the real deal:

However, in an unexpected turn of events, the vice president's spokesperson told BuzzFeed News no new artwork was delivered to either the vice president's house or Senate offices:

Finally, Villa tracked down the portraits down in Pennsylvania Rep. Mike Kelly's office:

And there are more pics too!

The artist, Barry Wingard, told BuzzFeed News he painted them because he thinks the president "deserves respect."

Topics Donald Trump

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
How to watch the 2026 winter sports figure skating online for free
Figure skating pair performing a death spiral

What's AI.com, the mysterious website with the Super Bowl commercial?
AI.com logo on mobile device


I love this Nintendo Switch 2 case — get it for its lowest-ever price on Amazon
The tomtoc Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 in gray on a blue and purple background

Get the Pokémon TCG: Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection for $9 off at Amazon
The Pokémon TCG: Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection on a green and pink background

More in Life
California just launched the country's largest public broadband network
Newsom stands behind a teen on a computer. A group of people cheer and clap behind them.

The Shark FlexStyle is our favorite Dyson Airwrap dupe, and it's $160 off at Amazon right now
The Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System against a colorful background.

Amazon's sister site is having a one-day sale, and this Bissell TurboClean deal is too good to skip
A woman using the Bissell TurboClean Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner Mop and Lightweight Wet/Dry Vacuum.

The best smartwatch you've never heard of is on sale for less than $50
Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro in light green with blue and green abstract background

Reddit r/all takes another step into the grave
Reddit logo on phone screen

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 4, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 4, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!