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Serving San Jose, California (Santa Clara County)Vol. 1, No. 9
Government

Editorial cartoon: Staying afloat

The paper's editorial cartoon.  Opinion, not news.

Government desk
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026In the Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 edition
Editorial cartoon: a caricature of President Trump standing atop sinking men in dark suits, one a caricature of Pete Hegseth, to keep his head above a huge blue wave.
Editorial cartoon, AI-generated illustration.  Opinion. — AI-generated illustration

Editorial cartoon.  This is opinion, not news, and the drawing is an AI-generated illustration.

As Democrats' gains in Tuesday's election wash over Washington, the cartoon shows President Trump keeping his head above the blue wave by standing on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom the administration also calls Secretary of War, and other members of his administration.

Drafted by AI from the linked public source. Approved by a Daily News Editor.

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