Nov
29
2016
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump assuring supporters he will never cut Social Security or Medicare. A second panel shows Paul Ryan holding an array of cutting implements while a speech bubble declares he will. The image appeared days after the 2016 election as Republicans prepared to take unified control of government. It highlights the tension between Trump's campaign pledge and Ryan's long-standing push for entitlement reforms. The visual contrast underscores doubts about whether the incoming administration would keep the promise intact.
