We suspect that even Alfred E. Neuman is at least a little worried about Donald Trump’s presidency, but that isn’t stopping Mad magazine from taking a shot at the president-elect as he prepares to occupy the White House.
Mad’s annual “20 Dumbest People, Events and Things” list hits newsstands Dec. 13, and, much like last year, The Donald is featured prominently.
In addition to Trump’s election topping the list, the humor magazine also takes a pointed jab at his scandal-plagued foundation, in the form of a parody of the big-screen classic “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”
Dubbed “National Buffoon’s Foundation,” the parody declares, “Donald Trump’s ‘charity’ seems to have been set set up only for his own ‘need’ — specifically, garish oil portraits of himself, a possible bribe to Florida’s attorney general and paying legal settlements from other wings of his shady empire. Maybe Trump isn’t as geneous as he claims he is because he isn’t as rich as he claims.”
The humorous hit piece continues, “When the truth about the Trump Foundation emerged in September, leading to its shutdown in New York State, nobody seemed surprised — it was clear to all that Donald Trump believes charity begins in the tacky Manhattan tower he calls home.”
18 People, Places and Things Donald and Melania Trump Have Threatened To Sue (Photos)
This week, Melania Trump threatened to sue an autistic man who speculated that her and Donald Trump's son, Barron, might be autistic, too. It was at least the 18th lawsuit or threat of a lawsuit since Donald Trump's presidential campaign began. Here are the 18 people, places and things Donald Trump and Melania Trump have sued or threatened to sue.
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In a long-winded speech about voter fraud, Trump threatened to sue the U.S. if he did not win the election.
Univision dropped Trump's Miss USA pageant after he said many Mexicans were rapists and criminals. In response, Trump sued, and the network settled for an undisclosed amount.
A British college night club known as Kasbah received a cease-and-desist order and a threat for further legal action after it used Trump's image negatively.
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Melania Trump's lawyers took legal action against the Daily Mail when the publication looked into past suggestions that she was once an escort.
After YouTuber James Hunter posted a now-removed video speculating that Barron Trump might be autistic, Melania Trump threatened a lawsuit. Hunter said he would take down the video.
Tony Schwartz, who authored Trump's "Art of the Deal," described Trump as unfit to be president. So Trump threatened to sue.
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During a campaign speech in February, Trump named the Washington Post among many that would be affected by loosening libel laws.
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Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian left his job at Donald Trump's D.C. Hotel after Trump's comments against Mexicans. In response, Trump sued, and Zakarian has counter-sued.
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Trump threatened to sue the New York Times after it reported that Trump may have avoided federal income taxes for nearly 20 years. The Times' reply is worth reading.
After Sen. Harry Reid encouraged Americans to be strong despite a "sexual predator" becoming president, Trump's campaign manager Kellyanne Conway released a statement that alluded to Trump's intention to sue the senator for his comments.
Donald Trump has the busiest lawyers, believe me. Sad.
This week, Melania Trump threatened to sue an autistic man who speculated that her and Donald Trump's son, Barron, might be autistic, too. It was at least the 18th lawsuit or threat of a lawsuit since Donald Trump's presidential campaign began. Here are the 18 people, places and things Donald Trump and Melania Trump have sued or threatened to sue.