A5 PC
The political cartoon Drew Sheneman falls under the President topic. This cartoon
depicts Donald Trump standing behind three minions making his signature expression. In the
cartoon, Donald Trump is saying “It’s not like I told them what to do.”, referencing the minions
who are holding a bat, fire extinguisher, and a trump flag. The minions are labeled: “QAnon,
Oath keepers, and proud boys.” Sheneman’s cartoon is ridiculing the capital riots and Trump’s
response to the matter.
While Trump may respond by saying he did not encourage the capital riot, the use of
minions in Sheneman’s cartoon implies that Trump’s followers will fight for him unconditionally
and chaotically. I agree with Sheneman’s message that Trump is both irrational and ignorant of
the damage he has caused to the mindset of many U.S. citizens. QAnon, a leader in the capital
riot was wild and uncontrollable, a representation of how proud Trump followers can act.
Regardless of whether they are instructed to or not, the “minions” are willing to make organized
chaos against the government. Sheneman’s cartoon accurately depicts the implications of
Trump’s time in office and his attitude toward electoral results.
Source:
Sheneman, Drew. “Political Cartoons | US News Opinion.” U.S.News, 14 July 2022,
https://www.usnews.com/cartoons.