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What the? Oregon artist to sell image of Trump painted with blood

An Oregon artist who used menstrual blood to paint an image of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Wednesday she would sell posters as well as the original, created in response to remarks by the billionaire about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly. The portrait by Portland-based painter and activist Sarah Levy drew worldwide attention as Republican candidates prepared for their second debate, to be aired on CNN on Wednesday. It was after the first debate last month that Trump declared that Kelly, a moderator who had questioned him pointedly about some unflattering comments about women, “had blood coming out of her wherever.”

It was outrageous to me that someone running for president of the United States of America, not just some small-state governor or a random rich guy, but president, could say what he did and still be in the race.

Artist, Sarah Levy.

Levy said she painted the image of Trump, which portrays him in shades of red with white teeth, using her own menstrual blood, a paintbrush and a tampon. She said she has received praise as well as responses from people who are outraged or disgusted by the painting. She said she has received praise as well as responses from people who are outraged or disgusted by the painting. Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.