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Illustration by Lauren Kolesinskas

Illustrated family photo of Trump officials

Illustration by Lauren Kolesinskas

Illustration by Lauren Kolesinskas

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.

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

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.

December 25, 2025

December 25, 2025

Illustration of Mike Johnson depicted as a swamp monster

Mike Johnson: The Man Who Knew Too Little