The Atlantic has unveiled a cover that was intended as a smear on Donald Trump, but has ended up creating possibly the best Trump campaign poster yet.
The cover shows Trump at the helm of a horse drawn wagon riding through a decimated hellscape only recognisable as Washington DC because of the Capitol building in the distance.
Trump has a fist raised, reminiscent of his response to almost being assassinated, and he is holding a whip.
In the back of the wagon is a caged elephant, presumably representing the Republican Party.
Here’s the cover:
Inspired by the visual language of old Ray Bradbury and Stephen King paperbacks, Justin Metz created this illustration, which may be the first cover without a headline or typography in The Atlantic’s 167-year history.
— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) September 9, 2024
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The intention seems to be that Trump has forcefully seized the GOP, has ruined the political landscape, and is bringing about the apocalypse with his MAGA circus.
However, many are pointing out that a completely different meaning can be derived from the visual.
The Atlantic accidentally argues Kamala Harris and permanent DC have created a hellscape and that Donald Trump is riding to America’s rescue under great difficulty. Powerful visual! https://t.co/W3IDci6vjR
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) September 10, 2024
It looks like Trump is coming to save the country.
Not lost is Trump slaying through the Swamp that’s most evident in the lower right corner 💪🔥🇺🇸
— Kimberly Gazzaniga-✝️🇮🇱🙏✡️🇺🇸 (@KGazzaniga) September 10, 2024
Who has been in power the past four years?
So, it’s showing a horrible landscape created by the current administration? Makes sense.
— Craig Howard (@crahow555) September 9, 2024
Swamp drained.
Looks like Trump has captured the GOP and is heading to DC to drain the swamp. Nice cover, I thought you guys hated Trump? Maybe you're coming around too?
— Trendsetting Frog (@_BxtterCxp_) September 9, 2024
Trump whipping the democrats while dragging the RINOs over the finish line, incredible piece of art
— Aesthetica (@Anc_Aesthetics) September 9, 2024
This is awesome. Makes me even more excited to vote for him
— Jason (@Overhand535) September 9, 2024
This is so bad ass, I can’t wait to vote for Trump.
— UltraWendy (@WenDogeCoin) September 9, 2024
I'm already voting for him you don't have to convince me further with how badass this makes him look.
— Lindy Manager (@PUREKIN0) September 9, 2024
When your attempt to fearmonger to your brainwashed readership just ends up making Trump look even more bad ass. 🤣 Bravo!🤘🏻
— Old Sport (@OldSport_X) September 9, 2024
The Trump Campaign should make this into a poster
— Tony Schroeder (@schroedertony) September 9, 2024
OMG This is art! The way you captured the hero carrying that tired old elephant back to DC, so it can witness a truly epic remastering of the capital of the free world to it's former glory! I apologize for calling the Atlantic a leftist piece of shit all these years.
— Jeremy Crow (@Jeremycrow4life) September 9, 2024
Why are libs unable to stop producing the most powerful Trump propaganda imaginable
— Warty Hugeman (@wartyhugeman) September 9, 2024
How do they always manage to make Trump look so cool?
— Wolf Brother (@W0lfbrother23) September 9, 2024
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