Political Cartoons
— The Republican Party’s uneasy support for Donald Trump: unfit in every respect. | Today’s Political Cartoon by FM Hansen.
Donald Trump
An American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and was re-elected on 5 November 2024 to serve as the 47th president of the United States from 2025 to 2029.
2024 US Presidential Election
— In a speech on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris warned that Donald Trump’s alleged authoritarian ambitions, highlighted by John Kelly’s revelations, threaten American democracy. She criticised Trump’s desire for military loyalty and compared his rhetoric to Hitler’s.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s unprecedented over 30,000 false or misleading claims, including the “big lie” about the 2020 election, exploit emotional appeal and influence public belief. His strategic dishonesty illustrates how politicians can benefit from fabricating reality.
OPINION
— B. Jay Cooper rejects Trump due to his authoritarian rhetoric, dishonesty, and failure to deliver key promises. He argues Trump prioritises self-interest over national welfare and warns undecided voters against supporting him.
2024 US Presidential Election
— “The Apprentice”, a controversial new film about Donald Trump’s rise to power, explores his relationship with political fixer Roy Cohn and its influence on his ruthless business tactics. Though unlikely to sway voters, it fuels debate ahead of the US presidential election.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump highlighted the dangers of Trump’s insecure white masculinity, exposing it as a strategic liability that could undermine democracy through demagoguery and manipulation.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump highlighted deep ideological divisions. Trump criticised Harris’s economic plans and defended his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, while Harris condemned Trump’s policies, particularly on abortion, immigration, and national security.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Kamala Harris confidently challenged Donald Trump during their debate, focusing on social justice, while Trump stuck to his familiar rhetoric. Memorable exchanges, especially on abortion, may shape voters’ perceptions.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The greatest pop star in the world, Taylor Swift, has publicly declared her support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump may try and use the news of his court case charges to grab more television air time, and shift the energy of his campaign.
2024 US Presidential Election
— JD Vance’s vice-presidential candidacy has spotlighted his Catholic beliefs, which align with Catholic Integralism — a view integrating spiritual and worldly aspects with religious values guiding policies which critics argue are unworkable and conflict with broader religious freedoms.
US Politics & Religion
— Donald Trump recently suggested that voting might become unnecessary if he’s re-elected, hinting at potential changes to America’s electoral system. His statements could appeal to Christian nationalists and reflect fears of demographic shifts.
COMMENT
— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz labelled Donald Trump’s MAGA movement as “weird”, a term that quickly gained traction. This label, embraced by Democrats and the media, has turned satire into a powerful tool to mock and diminish Trump’s divisive campaign.
US Politics
— Since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, his supporters have used the incident to bolster his image of strength. This tactic mirrors historical patterns where leaders turn such attempts into symbols of their resilience and authority.
OPINION
— Kamala Harris challenges Donald Trump with a sharp, strategic approach, contrasting his juvenile tactics. Her experience and assertiveness make her a formidable opponent, reinvigorating the Democratic race and appealing to undecided voters.
UK Politics
— Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has thrown her support behind Donald Trump’s presidency, citing global stability and peace as her reasons. An endorsement coming at a pivotal moment in her own turbulent political career in the UK.
