Credit: PoliticalCartoons.com / Cagle.com via Getty Images
Source: Cagle Cartoons
Byline: Dave Whamond
Byline Title: Editorial Cartoonist
Create Date: 20251020
Headline: Donald Trump Dismisses Massive No Kings Rally Protests Against Authoritarian Rule
Category: A
Caption: TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 20: In this satirical editorial cartoon titled "No Kings Rally Draws Millions To Denounce Trump" by Dave Whamond, published by PoliticalCartoons.com via Cagle Cartoons, a caricature of former U.S. President Donald Trump stands with a surprised expression, speaking in a speech bubble saying "So What? I've Never Cared About Crowd Sizes Anyway!" while facing an enormous nationwide crowd of protesters holding signs reading "No Kings" and crowns crossed out, symbolizing resistance to authoritarianism. The cartoon addresses the topic of widespread peaceful protests and demonstrations against Trump's perceived authoritarian leadership and unpopularity as president, with the cartoonist conveying ironic hypocrisy in Trump's dismissal of massive opposition crowds, given his historical obsession with crowd sizes, emphasizing a powerful message of democracy at stake, public resistance to no-authoritarian leaders, and the festive yet serious atmosphere of the rallies drawing millions in opposition to his regime. (Illustration by Dave Whamond / PoliticalCartoons.com / Cagle Cartoons via Getty Images)
Supplemental Categories: POL HUM DIS CRI SOC
Copyright: Copyright - 2025 Dave Whamond
City: Toronto
State: ON
Country/Country Code: CAN / Canada
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