The cartoon depicts Donald Trump driving a compact car alongside a large bus decorated with Republican stars and an elephant logo. Passengers inside the bus wave as Trump declares he must occupy the driver's seat. A sign directs complaints about driving to Sen. Lindsey Graham. Published July 23 2015 the image captures the early stages of the Republican presidential contest after Trump entered the race the prior month.
On June 1 2015 the image shows a small suited man with red bow tie declaring a presidential run in a speech bubble while a larger suited man in red tie holds his arm. The smaller figure stands to the left and lower. The larger figure occupies the right side. This responds to Lindsey Graham entering the 2016 Republican presidential race with John McCain ties noted in South Carolina politics at the time.
The cartoon shows a large John McCain figure holding strings attached to a small Lindsey Graham figure. Graham's speech bubble states distrust of Susan Rice. The title references Maverick Puppet Theater. McCain and Graham are depicted in dark suits with red neckwear. The scene is set against a plain background with a signature by T. Jones.
Taylor Jones cartoon from December 2010 shows John McCain as puppeteer directing Lindsey Graham, commenting on their Senate partnership during a period of Republican internal dynamics.
