Barry Blitt’s “Two’s a Crowd”

Elon Musk takes center stage.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are sworn in.

In the cartoonist Barry Blitt’s portrayal of the upcoming Inauguration Day, the new President is sidelined into a dash of yellow hair and a sliver of red tie. “On January 20, 2025, the next leader of the United States—and of the free world—assumes power,” Blitt said. “Also on that day: Donald Trump is sworn in.”

See below for more covers about the political process:

“September 24, 1932,” by Rea Irvin

“November 2, 1940,” by Peter Arno

“July 10, 1948,” by Peter Arno

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