The New Yorker Mocks ‘Duffer’ President Trump With Clever Cover (Photo)
POTUS tees off on the White House lawn in next week’s issue
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Published 6:31 am, Friday, March 31, 2017
The cover of the April 10, 2017 New Yorker.
The cover of the April 10, 2017 New Yorker.
President Donald Trump. What did some New Yorkers think of Trump's first executive order on immigration?
President Donald Trump. What did some New Yorkers think of Trump's first executive order on immigration?
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Jan. 29: Trump's order was "mean-spirited and un-American," Schumer said, pausing to regain his composure. "It was implemented in a way that created chaos and confusion across the country, and it will only serve to embolden and inspire those around the globe ... that will do us harm. It must be reversed immediately." less
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Jan. 29: Trump's order was "mean-spirited and un-American," Schumer said, pausing to regain his composure. "It was implemented in a way that created chaos and confusion across the ... more
Photo: BRYAN R. SMITH
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Twitter, Jan.29, 2017: ".@POTUS's Executive Order on immigrants and refugees is a mark of shame on our country. And it makes us less safe."
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Twitter, Jan.29, 2017: ".@POTUS's Executive Order on immigrants and refugees is a mark of shame on our country. And it makes us less safe."
Photo: Michael P. Farrell
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Essex County on Jan. 29 on executive order: “I think it is rushed and overly broad. I’ve been supportive on the House Armed Services Committee (of) giving precedence to Afghans and Iraqis who have worked with us as translators. I think it was misguided. And I do think any type of immigration reform when it comes to our visa program should come through Congress.” less
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Essex County on Jan. 29 on executive order: “I think it is rushed and overly broad. I’ve been supportive on the House Armed Services Committee (of) giving precedence to Afghans and ... more
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Rep. John Faso, R-Kinderhook, on Trump's executive order Jan. 29: “The question I have on it is whether people who have valid green cards are covered by it,” Faso said. “I’ve heard it both ways.” On Jan. 30, he said the executive order: “was neither well-drafted nor well-implemented." "Given recent events both here and abroad, we need to take steps to strengthen our nation’s security; however, this is most effectively pursued through thoughtful and deliberative legislation.” less
Rep. John Faso, R-Kinderhook, on Trump's executive order Jan. 29: “The question I have on it is whether people who have valid green cards are covered by it,” Faso said. “I’ve heard it both ways.” On ... more
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Rep Dan Donovan, R - State Island, to Politico on Jan. 29: "We are and should continue to be a compassionate nation, but we must balance our compassion with security interest. The FBI director said to the Homeland Security Committee, on which I sit, that we cannot properly vet people from war-torn countries, and we know ISIS will use refugee flows to infiltrate the West. President Trump's decision is in America's best interest, and I support exploring safe zones in the region to protect innocent life." less
Rep Dan Donovan, R - State Island, to Politico on Jan. 29: "We are and should continue to be a compassionate nation, but we must balance our compassion with security interest. The FBI director said to the ... more
Photo: Skip Dickstein
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Jan. 28: "We are a nation of bridges, not walls. This is not who we are. And not who we should be."
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Jan. 28: "We are a nation of bridges, not walls. This is not who we are. And not who we should be."
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Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan on Cuomo's statement: "Ditto."
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan on Cuomo's statement: "Ditto."
Photo: Lori Van Buren
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Jan. 29: "Yesterday, multiple federal courts ordered a stay of the administration's dangerous Executive Order. We applaud those decisions and will use all of the tools of our offices to fight this unconstitutional order and preserve our nation's national security and core values." less
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Jan. 29: "Yesterday, multiple federal courts ordered a stay of the administration's dangerous Executive Order. We applaud those decisions and will use all of the ... more
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General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt on Jan. 29: "We have many employees from the named countries and we do business all over the region. These employees and customers are critical to our success and they are are our friends and partners. We stand with them (our employees and partners) and will work with the U.S. Administration to strive to find the balance between the need for security and the movement of law abiding people." less
General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt on Jan. 29: "We have many employees from the named countries and we do business all over the region. These employees and customers are critical to our success and they are are ... more
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio on Twitter Jan. 29: “President Trump’s executive order is simply un-American."
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio on Twitter Jan. 29: “President Trump’s executive order is simply un-American."
Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, on refugees: “The vetting process they went through to get here was already extreme. Throwing them back to the wolves is beyond wrong. It is inhuman and un-American.”
Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, on refugees: “The vetting process they went through to get here was already extreme. Throwing them back to the wolves is beyond wrong. It is inhuman and un-American.”
Photo: Lori Van Buren
NYU president Andrew Hamilton on Jan. 29: "As an immigrant to this country, a former green card holder, and now a citizen of the United States, I have a heavy heart this morning as I watch the events unfolding at our nation's borders and at airports abroad. The dreams and aspirations of many, including some of our own students', are at risk of being disrupted before they have begun." Read complete statement. less
NYU president Andrew Hamilton on Jan. 29: "As an immigrant to this country, a former green card holder, and now a citizen of the United States, I have a heavy heart this morning as I watch the events unfolding ... more
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From State University of New York statement on Jan. 29: "As always, our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion are unwavering. Our founding principles and support for undocumented students, restated by the SUNY Board of Trustees at its meeting last week, continue to guide our actions as we review and react to new federal mandates with regard to immigration." less
From State University of New York statement on Jan. 29: "As always, our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion are unwavering. Our founding principles and support for undocumented students, restated by ... more
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky, who grew up in Niskayuna, on Twitter, Jan. 28: "Open doors brings all of US together. Closing doors further divides US. Let's all find ways to connect people, not separate them." Later that evening, he followed up with: "Airbnb is providing free housing to refugees and anyone not allowed in the US. Stayed tuned for more, contact me if urgent need for housing." less
Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky, who grew up in Niskayuna, on Twitter, Jan. 28: "Open doors brings all of US together. Closing doors further divides US. Let's all find ways to connect people, not ... more
Photo: Paul Chinn, The Chronicle
Next week’s cover of The New Yorker features an illustration of President Trump playing golf on the White House lawn. The cover story’s titled, “Broken Windows.”
“I see that the word ‘duffer’ is defined as ‘a person inexperienced at something, especially at playing golf,’ artist Barry Blitt told the magazine about his cover.
Blitt continued: “That’s the word that comes to mind as I watch President Trump ploughing one drive after another through the glass windows of American politics.”
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— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) March 31, 2017
Trump famously criticized former President Obama for playing too much golf when he was POTUS, but Trump has been playing golf on a regular basis himself since Inauguration Day. White House Press secretary Sean Spicer recently attempted to defend the hypocrisy, saying Trump conducts work-related meetings on the course.
Trump is known for having stacks of magazines in which he is featured on the cover on his Trump Tower desk, both negative and positive.
It will be interesting to see if Trump mocks the illustration on Twitter when he becomes aware of it.
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