Political cartoons often use exaggeration and symbolism to make a point, and they can also serve as important visual sources for analysis. What is being criticized in this image? What does this source suggest about the issue, and what does the cartoonist want the audience to question or reconsider?

 In the picture, there is a lot going on. The big beautiful bill is crushing uncle Sam. At the same time, an ice agent is walking over ready to beat the already hurt Uncle Sam. Trump is just standing there screaming about how Iran is attacking Israel. This source suggests that Trump is doing nothing to help out Uncle Sam who is like the mascot of the US. The cartooner wants us to think about how trump isn't helping and about how the Big Beautiful Bill is hurting us right now.

Today in class we read through writable. I also completed this blog post.

Today I learned the transfer maximum of Venmo is $6,500.

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