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Todd Blanche, recently confirmed to a senior administration post, has mounted a shield bearing Sen. Bill Cassidy\'s likeness on his office wall. The Louisiana Republican, long viewed as a potential swing vote, backed the nomination despite earlier signals of hesitation. RFK Jr. reportedly displayed the same item during his own tenure. The arrangement underscores ongoing tensions within the GOP over loyalty tests and confirmation battles. The piece portrays Cassidy\'s support as another instance of yielding under pressure rather than a principled stand.
Feb
14
2025
The cartoon depicts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with a wide-eyed worm emerging from his ear, reacting in shock to his confirmation as HHS secretary. The speech bubble reads 'HE GOT CONFIRMED TOO?!?!' The February 2025 image references the recent Senate confirmation and Kennedy's publicized history with a brain parasite. Wexler uses the visual to highlight public and internal surprise at the appointment to lead federal health agencies.
Nov
19
2023
