On July 1 2026 Rick McKee depicts a clown-costumed Donald Trump raising balloon letters that spell AMERICA beneath the words HAPPY 250,TH. The figure wears a stars-and-stripes top hat and suit with a polka-dot bow tie and a yellow sign labels him THE BIRTHDAY CLOWN. The image marks the approach of the United States semiquincentennial on July 4 2026.
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Artemis II Soars While Arrows Descend: Loving and Hating America on the Same Day
America: Loved and Hated Same Day
Apr
7
2026
In this irreverent political cartoon, a vibrant Artemis II space launch rockets upward in a blue expanse on the left, symbolizing American innovation and triumph in US space exploration. Contrasting sharply on the right, a stark Arrow in Iran points downward with an orange glow against a gray sky, evoking geopolitical tension and Iranian weaponry. The caption 'Loving and hating America on the same day....' ties it together, offering a humorous take on the bipolar view of America in world news. With its simple yet effective composition, the artwork captures the absurdity of global perceptions, blending satire on international conflict with admiration for NASA's feats. This piece underscores the dichotomy in how the world engages with American power, from awe at space missions to ire over foreign policy frictions.
May
25
2018
