Outrage As NY Newspaper Mocks Texans Who Voted Trump: ‘Vile And Shameful’
A *Buffalo News* cartoon has ignited fury for appearing to ridicule Texans affected by deadly flash floods while targeting Trump supporters. The controversial illustration depicted a drowning MAGA-hat-wearing man holding a “HELP” sign while declaring *”Gov’t is the problem not the solution”*—with the caption *”Swept away…”*
Cartoonist Adam Zyglis defended his work, claiming it symbolized how pro-Trump arguments for smaller government were *”gone in a flash”* during the crisis. His social media post tagged agencies like NOAA and the National Weather Service, implying criticism of their response.
The cartoon followed catastrophic flooding in southern Texas that killed at least 82 people, with dozens still missing. Critics blasted the timing as insensitive, arguing it politicized a tragedy.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson condemned the cartoon as *”shameful and disgusting,”* emphasizing that NWS had issued flood warnings over 12 hours in advance. She praised first responders while accusing the left of exploiting disasters to attack political opponents.
Debate erupted online, with some accusing Zyglis of mocking victims rather than critiquing policy. Others argued the cartoon highlighted ideological hypocrisy during emergencies requiring government aid.
The controversy underscores deepening political divisions, particularly around climate-related disasters. As Texas begins recovery efforts, the cartoon’s perceived cruelty has overshadowed its intended message about governance.
Both sides remain entrenched—with conservatives decrying liberal bias in media, while progressives insist the cartoon targeted beliefs, not victims. The incident reflects how natural disasters increasingly become political battlegrounds in polarized America.
