Elon Musk's public commentary on cryptocurrency markets continues to drive price swings and investor attention in 2026. His recent statements coincide with renewed volatility in Bitcoin trading. The editorial takes a critical view of how such high-profile interventions amplify market instability rather than stabilize it.
Pat Bagley's cartoon reimagines Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper with a political twist, featuring Donald Trump as the central Messiah figure surrounded by MAGA hat-wearing disciples enjoying McDonalds fast food. The scene includes elements like red hats, burgers, fries, and drinks, with a bald man smiling and pointing, labeled 'FIXED IT...'. Tags such as Utah, Governor Cox, Olympics, Jesus, Mango Messiah, and 2025 election highlight the satire on recent controversies. The artwork comments on the blending of religious iconography with modern political fervor, poking fun at perceptions of Trump as a messianic leader among supporters. This timely piece ties into debates over cultural representations in events like the Olympics, offering a humorous critique through familiar fast-food imagery.