attorney general recusal
Sep
20
2018
The cartoon by Jimmy Margulies shows Attorney General Jeff Sessions holding a large sword with President Donald Trump affixed to the blade. Trump, in a speech bubble, states he feels badly for Brett Kavanaugh. The image appeared on September 20, 2018, during Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation process and ongoing tensions between Trump and Sessions over the Mueller investigation. Sessions had recused himself from the Russia probe, leading to public disputes with the president. The visual emphasizes the strained relationship between the two figures at that time.
Mar
1
2018
The cartoon depicts Attorney General Jeff Sessions standing before a full-length mirror and declaring that he recuses himself. Sessions holds a newspaper headlined Trump insults Sessions again. The mirror reflection shows only a hand with three fingers extended. The scene references tensions within the Trump administration over the attorney general role in early 2018.
Jul
26
2017
The image depicts President Donald Trump holding knives near Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who already has multiple blades embedded in his back. Trump states that time will tell regarding future developments. This responds to the 2017 tensions following the firing of FBI Director James Comey and Sessions recusal from the Russia inquiry. The visual emphasizes repeated strains in their professional relationship during that period.
