Donald Trump referenced a cognitive test while describing a Saudi nuclear deal in personal terms. The episode occurs against ongoing debates over arms control and Middle East policy. The piece portrays the deal as a dangerous misjudgment.
Granlund illustrates the paradox of Donald Trump striking a peace deal with Iran at the same moment US forces were bombing Iranian-backed targets. The cartoon plays on the word "deal," suggesting Trump's Iran policy amounts to coercive diplomacy rather than genuine peace. The visual contrasts handshakes with explosions.
