Federal prosecutors face scrutiny over handling of charges against Olympic kayaker David Hearn. The case highlights concerns about timing and preparation of evidence in high-profile sports matters. The editorial takes the position that the effort appears hasty and poorly executed.
Dave Whamond's cartoon shows a caricature of Donald Trump in a small rowboat, suit and tie askew, shouting threats at a massive green ship labeled NATO. A uniformed figure leans over the railing, watching impassively. Surrounding them are sinking ships with stars, flames bursting from hulls, black smoke curling into a purple sky. The dark water is littered with debris. Trump's speech bubble warns of a bad future if allies don't clean up his mess. This setup nails trump demands, nato alliance, political satire, foreign policy mess, alliance tensions, and satirical caricature with sharp lines and exaggerated features typical of editorial cartoons.
