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Thursday August 3, 2023

August 3, 2023 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday August 3, 2023

Compare and Contrast – Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump 

July 19, 2023

In the world of politics, leaders are often measured against their predecessors. In the case of President Joe Biden and his potential 2024 opponent, Donald Trump, the contrasts are stark. Despite his age, gaffes, and questions raised about his son Hunter Biden, Joe Biden stands as a decent and respectable gentleman by comparison to the divisive, corrupt, and criminal actions of Donald Trump.

The spector of Donald Trump looms large over the GOP, with some House GOP leaders considering an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. The reality of a third indictment against Trump has Republicans and Democrats alike preparing for a potential 2024 rematch between the two men.

What sets Biden apart from his predecessor is his commitment to honesty and integrity. While Trump faced two separate indictments, one involving hush-money payments and the other for inciting an insurrection, Biden has faced no such criminal charges. Despite the relentless efforts by Republicans to paint the Biden administration as corrupt, they have failed to produce any credible evidence of wrongdoing.

News: Republicans don’t dare criticize Trump over Jan. 6. Their silence fuels his bid for the White House

April 26, 2023

The allegations against Biden stem from his son Hunter’s business dealings with foreign companies. GOP lawmakers have been hunting for evidence to support their calls for an impeachment inquiry, but so far, they have relied on uncorroborated information from an FBI document that was already investigated and deemed not worthy of escalation. There is no solid evidence to tie Biden directly to any corruption or bribery.

On the other hand, Trump has been relentless in trying to drag Biden down with him. He pressures GOP lawmakers to pursue an impeachment process against Biden, seemingly driven by a desire for revenge and retribution. But the truth is that Trump’s comparison between his first impeachment and the allegations against Biden is nothing more than an attempt to distract from his own legal troubles.

January 14, 2023

The Trump-led GOP’s threats of impeachment against Biden reek of a lack of a plan and an inability to govern effectively. They struggle to define Biden, alternating between calling him “sleepy Joe” and “corrupt Joe.” However, Biden’s record stands strong, with the Washington Post suggesting that the Republicans may need to find something else to criticize him for, given his economic achievements.

One area where Biden undeniably surpasses Trump is in handling his family’s legal issues. Hunter Biden may have faced charges, but no credible allegations of corruption have been connected to Joe Biden. In contrast, Donald Trump’s tenure was marked by numerous ethical controversies, from nepotism to conflicts of interest. 

Analysis: Why Trump’s poll lead went up after criminal indictments  

May 14, 2021

Despite Trump’s claims and the GOP’s attempts to scandalize the Biden administration, no legitimate charges of corruption have stuck. It is clear that Republicans are trying to deflect from Trump’s own legal problems, using baseless allegations to distract and damage Biden’s reputation.

Joe Biden may not be a perfect president, but he stands as a beacon of decency and integrity when compared to Donald Trump. His leadership is defined by a commitment to truth, honesty, and serving the American people. While the GOP may try to tarnish his reputation with unsubstantiated claims, the truth remains that Biden’s character and leadership are miles apart from the dirty, corrupt, and criminal actions of his predecessor. As the potential 2024 rematch looms, the choice between a respectable and experienced leader and a divisive and scandalous figure is clear. It all comes back to Donald Trump. (AI)

From sketch to finish, see the current way Graeme completes an editorial cartoon using an iPencil, the Procreate app, and a couple of cheats on an iPad Pro. If you’re creative, give illustration a try:

https://mackaycartoons.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-0803-USA.mp4

 

Posted in: USA Tagged: 2023-13, dirt, Donald Trump, election 2024, indictment, Joe Biden, Marjorie Taylor Greene, procreate, Ron deSantis, Rudy Giuliani, Ted Cruz, trump disgrace, USA

Thursday December 3, 2020

December 10, 2020 by Graeme MacKay

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Thursday December 3, 2020

Trump Has Discussed With Advisers Pardons for His 3 Eldest Children and Giuliani

December 4, 2019

President Trump has discussed with advisers whether to grant pre-emptive pardons to his children, to his son-in-law and to his personal lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani, and talked with Mr. Giuliani about pardoning him as recently as last week, according to two people briefed on the matter.

Mr. Trump has told others that he is concerned that a Biden Justice Department might seek retribution against the president by targeting the oldest three of his five children — Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump — as well as Ms. Trump’s husband, Jared Kushner, a White House senior adviser.

December 4, 2018

Donald Trump Jr. had been under investigation by Robert S. Mueller III, the special counsel, for contacts that the younger Mr. Trump had had with Russians offering damaging information on Hillary Clinton during the 2016 campaign, but he was never charged. Mr. Kushner provided false information to federal authorities about his contacts with foreigners for his security clearance, but was given one anyway by the president.

The nature of Mr. Trump’s concern about any potential criminal exposure of Eric Trump or Ivanka Trump is unclear, although an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney into the Trump Organization has expanded to include tax write-offs on millions of dollars in consulting fees by the company, some of which appear to have gone to Ms. Trump.

December 24, 2016

Presidential pardons, however, do not provide protection against state or local crimes.

Mr. Giuliani’s potential criminal exposure is also unclear, although he was under investigation as recently as this summer by federal prosecutors in Manhattan for his business dealings in Ukraine and his role in ousting the American ambassador there. The plot was at the heart of the impeachment of Mr. Trump.

The speculation about pardon activity at the White House is churning furiously, underscoring how much the Trump administration has been dominated by investigations and criminal prosecutions of people in the president’s orbit. Mr. Trump himself was singled out by federal prosecutors as “Individual 1” in a court filing in the case that sent Michael D. Cohen, his former lawyer and fixer, to prison. (New York Times) 

 

Posted in: USA Tagged: 2020-41, christmas, clemency, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Nepotism, pardon, Rudy Giuliani, Santa Claus, USA

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