A young Cuban painter has gifted former U.S. President Donald Trump a painting that depicts his victory gesture after surviving an attack during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania last July.
Enrique Tur, the young artist’s name, presented this gift to the former president during a Trump campaign event at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, North Carolina, on Wednesday, August 14.
“I want to thank God, President Trump for this opportunity that means a lot to me, my family, and friends for believing in my art. It was a 15-hour drive across this beautiful country, and the goal has been accomplished,” Tur wrote on his social media.
The young artist drove from Dallas, Texas, where he resides, to Asheville with the sole purpose of delivering his gift.
Niover Licea highlighted the painter’s act on his Instagram profile, mentioning that Tur is originally from Santiago de Cuba and graduated from the School of Art Instructors in that city.
Trump himself received the painting from the young artist and, surprised, told him that he would take it with him, noting that although he has been gifted other allegorical paintings, none were like this one.
The painting is titled “Attempt Thwarted” and is an oil on canvas measuring 30×44 inches, Tur specified.
After the attack on July 14, former President Trump confirmed that the bullet grazed the “top part of his ear.”
“I knew immediately something was wrong as I heard several shots and instantly felt the bullet graze my skin,” Trump said in a statement.
Following the attack and his subsequent transfer to the hospital, Trump’s campaign announced that he was “doing well” and was “being checked at a local medical center.”
Various political figures immediately condemned the attack.
FAQs about Enrique Tur’s Painting for Donald Trump
The following questions and answers provide more insights into the story of Enrique Tur’s painting and its significance.
Who is Enrique Tur?
Enrique Tur is a young Cuban artist originally from Santiago de Cuba, currently residing in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from the School of Art Instructors in Santiago de Cuba.
What is the painting “Attempt Thwarted” about?
“Attempt Thwarted” is an oil on canvas painting measuring 30×44 inches. It depicts former President Trump’s victory gesture after surviving an attack during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
How did Trump react to receiving the painting?
Trump was surprised and told Enrique Tur that he would take the painting with him, noting that although he had received other allegorical paintings, none were like Tur’s.
What happened to Trump during the Pennsylvania attack?
During the attack on July 14, a bullet grazed the top part of Trump’s ear. He was later transferred to a hospital where his campaign announced he was “doing well” and being checked at a local medical center.
