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Trump's Sharpie Antics Resurface in New Cartoon
Renowned editorial cartoonist Mike Luckovich skewers former president's history of dubious map-marking.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:42am
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Luckovich's cartoon serves as a pointed commentary on Trump's disregard for facts and his tendency to manipulate information to suit his own narrative.Atlanta TodayIn his latest editorial cartoon, Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Mike Luckovich takes aim at former President Donald Trump's infamous habit of using a Sharpie marker to alter official weather maps and other documents, a practice that drew widespread criticism during his time in office.
Why it matters
Luckovich's cartoon serves as a pointed commentary on Trump's disregard for facts and his tendency to manipulate information to suit his own narrative, a pattern that raised serious concerns about the integrity of the presidency during his administration.
The details
The cartoon depicts Trump sitting at a desk, marker in hand, as he scribbles over a map labeled 'TRUTH' - an obvious reference to his well-documented history of making false claims and spreading misinformation. The image serves as a sardonic reminder of Trump's controversial use of a Sharpie to alter a National Hurricane Center map in 2019, an incident that sparked widespread ridicule and concern about the president's relationship with facts and data.
- Luckovich's cartoon was published on April 3, 2026.
The players
Mike Luckovich
The award-winning editorial cartoonist for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, who has won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning twice, in 1995 and 2006.
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States, known for his controversial use of a Sharpie marker to alter official documents and maps during his time in office.
The takeaway
Luckovich's cartoon is a timely reminder of the lasting impact of Trump's approach to truth and information, and the importance of maintaining the integrity of democratic institutions and the free press.
