A proposal for compensation to January 6 defendants has drawn sharp criticism from opponents who view it as rewarding those convicted of attacking the Capitol and police. The editorial cartoon portrays the idea as a presidential slush fund for rioters, highlighting the perceived absurdity of compensating participants in the 2021 events.
presidents speech
Aug
4
2025
A group of past U.S. presidents appears in a 2025 cartoon by Ed Wexler, confronting Donald Trump about a proposed gold ballroom addition to the White House. The speech bubble from the group states their opposition to the ostentatious project. The image draws on themes of fiscal responsibility and poor optics for such a legacy undertaking. Trump is shown on the right, facing the cluster of figures. The date places this in the context of ongoing discussions about presidential projects and White House modifications.
Dec
11
2023
Three university presidents appear with tongues frozen to a flagpole flying a Palestinian flag in a December 2023 image. The scene follows their appearances before Congress where they faced questions from Rep. Elise Stefanik about handling of antisemitism on campus and phrases such as from the river to the sea. The presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania had drawn criticism for their answers during the hearing. The image highlights the political pressure on higher education leaders over free speech and campus climate issues after the October 7 attacks.
Dec
11
2023
A drawing shows two people watching a television screen. On the screen a college president in formal attire performs a tap dance routine while holding a cane and top hat. Speech bubbles capture one viewer asking if the display is a master class in tap dancing and the other confirming it shows a college president discussing antisemitism. The scene responds to December 2023 congressional hearings where leaders of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT answered questions about campus responses to antisemitism following the October 7 attacks.
