Barry Blitt's "Remote Control"

"For the cover of the September 29, 2025, issue, the cartoonist Barry Blitt attempted to capture, in one image, Donald Trump's unprecedented series of attacks on the media, destruction of federal programs, and abuses of executive power that have ushered in a new era of political vengeance. "When voting for President," Blitt said, "I, of course, want someone who will not only run the country but also help narrow down our media diet.""

"For the cover of the September 29, 2025, issue, the cartoonist Barry Blitt attempted to capture, in one image, Donald Trump's unprecedented series of attacks on the media, destruction of federal programs, and abuses of executive power that have ushered in a new era of political vengeance. "When voting for President," Blitt said, "I, of course, want someone who will not only run the country but also help narrow down our media diet." For more covers about Trump, see below: Find Barry Blitt's covers, cartoons, and more at the Condé Nast Store."

A September 29, 2025 cover image compresses Donald Trump's unprecedented attacks on the media, the dismantling of federal programs, and repeated abuses of executive power into a single allegorical scene. The image frames those actions as deliberate political retribution that inaugurates a new era of vengeance-driven governance. A sardonic line in the image — "When voting for President, I, of course, want someone who will not only run the country but also help narrow down our media diet." — emphasizes concerns about media suppression and concentrated informational control. Additional Trump-themed covers and related merchandise are available through the Condé Nast Store.

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