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Illustration of Kash Patel depicted as a creepy clown
Perry Bacon
Under Kash Patel, “FBI” Means Foolish, Belligerent, and Incompetent
All of Trump’s law enforcement people are toadies. But Patel and number two Dan Bongino have brought extra incompetence to the party.
Illustration of Karoline Leavitt depicted as a harpy
Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani
Karoline Leavitt Is Fascism’s Lead Mouthpiece
The nihilistic White House press secretary lies with abandon in defense of the Trump administration’s attempt to create a whiter America.
Alex Shephard
Marco Rubio Is Not the Adult in the Room. He’s the Warmonger.
Illustration of Marco Rubio depicted as a living corpse
Alex Shephard
Marco Rubio Is Not the Adult in the Room. He’s the Warmonger.
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The 12 Worst MAGA Monsters of 2025
President Donald Trump’s second administration is a real-life horror show—and these are its most grotesque characters.
Illustration of JD Vance depicted as Frankenstein's monster
Monica Potts
Who Is JD Vance? (No, Seriously. Who Is He?)
The vice president is a cynical shapeshifter, willing to say anything—and be anybody—to become the most powerful person in America.
Illustration of Mike Johnson depicted as a swamp monster
Mike Johnson: The Man Who Knew Too Little
Edith Olmsted
Illustration of Mike Johnson depicted as a swamp monster
Edith Olmsted
Mike Johnson: The Man Who Knew Too Little
Kristi Noem Is the Villain DHS Was Made For
Melissa Gira Grant
Melissa Gira Grant
Kristi Noem Is the Villain DHS Was Made For
Illustrated portrait of Kristi Noem depicted as a ghostly ghoul
Kristi Noem Is the Villain DHS Was Made For
Melissa Gira Grant
Illustrated portrait of Kristi Noem depicted as a ghostly ghoul
Melissa Gira Grant
Kristi Noem Is the Villain DHS Was Made For
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