hhs secretary
Apr
23
2026
Dave Whamond's cartoon splits the scene between Trump's Cabinet of stern-faced men in suits and Trump's Liquor Cabinet, where caricatures labeled Hegseth and Patel emerge disheveled amid bottles and barware, poking at Trump's cabinet problems. The dry humor targets Kash Patel as FBI director nominee and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, amid drinking allegations and excessive drinking claims from The Atlantic. Unexplained absences and AWOL accusations add to the satire of unfit picks, with a defamation lawsuit looming. This piece captures the irony of Trump's best people turning into a partying liquor cabinet fiasco, all in a straightforward, insider jab at political absurdity.
Apr
21
2026
The cartoon shows Trump in a suit, cranking a music box with red gloves, belting out '99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall' amid a floor littered with broken beer bottles. A monkey in a red outfit sprawls drunkenly among the debris, while two suited men on the right discuss 'Kash Patel' or 'Pete Hegseth.' Tags like Trump, booze, drunk, secretary, and war highlight the satirical take on nominations. The artist's signature and website appear at the bottom, tying into themes of FBI and political chaos. This piece captures a straightforward jab at appointment processes without overcomplicating the visible elements.




































