Save America donated $650,000 to the Smithsonian.
The money will be used to paint portraits of the Trumps.
Artist's fees, shipping, framing, installation, and events will be covered by the donation.
The portraits of Donald and Mrs. Trump will be funded by a $650,000 contribution from the political committee of the former president.
Linda St. Thomas said that the contribution would support the artists' fees, shipping, framing, installation and events.
Each portrait has been painted by two artists. The paintings will be revealed closer to the names being released. The portraits are being created The time of the artworks' reveal isn't decided.
The National Portrait Gallery received a $650,000 contribution from Save America PAC.
She didn't specify the amount or source of the private donation, but she did say that it's a family.
She said that naming a donor without telling them first is on hold.
The portraits of presidents are paid for with private funds raised by the museum.
There were no responses from representatives for Trump.
Through July 31, Save America PAC had more than 100 million dollars in cash on hand.
Even as he faces legal peril at the federal, state, and local levels, Trump is flirting with another run for the White House.
There are official portraits of all former presidents in the National Portrait Gallery. The online display of the gallery features an unofficial photo portrait of Donald Trump.
The portraits of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were funded by $500,000 in private funds, according to a report.
The Obama portraits were funded by a number of individuals, foundations, and trusts, including Steven Spielberg. The portraits of Obama are on display.
The wall-hangings depicting Trump's likeness have had a strange relationship with him.
The Washington Post reported that in 2007, Trump paid for a portrait of himself with money from his charity.
Time magazine covers of Trump were displayed at several of his golf clubs. The covers at the Washington Post were fake.
Business Insider has an article on it.
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