Trump’s charity has since shut down over ongoing allegations about misused funds.

Trump’s lawyers later claimed that his charity only spent $10,000 on the painting, and was forced to because after they placed the initial bid at auction, no other bids followed.

The Washington Post – This is the portrait of himself that Donald Trump bought with $20,000 from his charity
USA Today – A look at the $20K portrait of Trump paid for by his foundation
The Hill – Photo shows $20K portrait Trump bought with foundation money
Business Insider – Trump lawyers say the president had to spend $10,000 on a painting of himself because no one else would