No Trump, your Newsweek magazine cover isn’t a compliment
(Image credit: Newsweek) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Over the years, there have been some unflattering editorial depictions of US President…
(Image credit: Newsweek) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Over the years, there have been some unflattering editorial depictions of US President Donald Trump, so it's rare that he ever acknowledges when he's slapped on a magazine cover. That all changed when the White House posted the latest cover for Newsweek – a bold illustration of the President alongside the text "Trump was right".For years Trump has been somewhat of an editorial illustration muse, featuring across prominent publications like The Economist, TIME and The New Yorker. With varying degrees of sardonic caricature, it's safe to say that most Trump mag covers are less than flattering, but Newsweek has finally turned the tables.TRUST IN TRUMP 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/ndKqAOPIn8August 3, 2026"TRUST IN TRUMP", the White House tweeted alongside the magazine cover featuring an illustration of the President in a quasi-colonial explorer outfit. A smug look is smeared across his face as a gas pump nozzle drips from his hand, his larger-than-life figure looming over Venezuela’s oil supply.Latest Videos FromCreative BloqWatch full video here: From a Trump-eye view, it's easy to see how, superficially, this could seem like a flattering depiction. His towering stature, confident face, and the admittance that "Trump was right" (about Venezuela, at least) seem like a triumph, but that's far from the truth.The cover is actually inspired by a satirical illustration of businessman Cecil Rhodes, created for the British magazine Punch. Dating back to 1892, "The Rhodes Colossus" is a famous satirisation of British imperialism, mocking Rhode's immense corporate greed. In short, no Trump, that Newsweek cover isn't a compliment. (Image credit: Punch)For more editorial artwork, take a look at The Economist's provocative America at 250 cover art or check out how one illustrator took aim at Trump and went viral.Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. TOPICS Natalie FearStaff WriterNatalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s 5 Questions series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 Why your 3D renders look wrong, and how the camera object fixes it 2 No beaver logo is safe from Buc-ee’s legal wrath 3 A viral $200 joke game highlights a serious problem for indie creators on Steam 4 Berlin Museum breaks the rules of branding with EIGHTY-ONE different logos 5 These are the 3 laptops you should shortlist for your studiesSource: Creative Bloq AI Art — Published — Category: Image AI