Donald Trump wants to be taken seriously, like a “very stable genius” authoritarian. That’s why mocking him matters.
Whether he’s ranting about windmills or melting down on Truth Social in the wee hours of the night or selling products like an infomercial host, the man is a perpetual punchline.
But here’s the thing: Authoritarians need to look powerful. Fear helps them keep people in line. Laughter breaks that spell.
Charlie Chaplin mocked Hitler when it was dangerous. We mock Trump before it gets there. Because turning a wannabe dictator into a joke isn’t simply disrespectful – it’s patriotic.
So yeah, laugh. Draw a cartoon. Not just to roast him – but to resist. – Marlin Lavanhar, Observer staff cartoonist
