George W. Bush Reportedly Painted a Secret, Unflattering Portrait of Donald Trump

Former President George W. Bush has reportedly painted a private portrait of Donald Trump — but the painting has never been made public.

The revelation comes from journalist Jacob Weisberg, whose new book Profiles in Cowardice examines Bush’s approach to Trump and the former president’s decision to largely remain publicly silent about his Republican successor.

According to Weisberg’s reporting, the painting was created during the summer of 2025 and was described by someone who had seen it as a “big, ugly portrait” of Trump. The artwork has apparently remained private, adding another layer of mystery to Bush’s complicated relationship with the current president.

Bush has become known for his interest in painting since leaving the White House. He has produced portraits of veterans and other public figures, and his artwork has been publicly exhibited and published.

But Trump appears to be a different subject.

Weisberg portrays Bush as someone who has expressed concerns about aspects of Trump’s politics while generally avoiding direct public confrontation with him. The reported Trump portrait therefore takes on a symbolic meaning: an artistic expression that, unlike a public political statement, remains behind closed doors.

Bush’s representatives have not publicly confirmed the reported painting, meaning the artwork itself has not been independently displayed or verified.

That has left the biggest question unanswered:

What does the mysterious Trump portrait actually look like?

For now, the public may have to rely on the description of those who reportedly saw it — while the painting itself remains hidden.