The Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers on Friday evening announced plans to remove a painting portraying police officers as pigs. The artwork, currently on display in a tunnel between the U.S. Capitol and Cannon House Office Building will be taken down on Tuesday, before President-elect Trump's inauguration three days later.
The painting has been on display since last June after Rep. William Lacy Clay, D-Mo., hung it as a gift from his constituent. However, the image has caused controversy between lawmakers because of its political message. Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Wash., a former sheriff, asked Ayers to remove the image.
Washington Examiner
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