Painting of Trump team 'Crossing the Swamp' touches off social media frenzy
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Maybe it's John Bolton clutching a gun. Maybe it's Mike Pompeo setting down his binoculars to stare into the distance. Maybe it's the gators.
But a newly unveiled painting meant to depict President Trump and his team navigating the Washington "swamp" has something for everyone.
Utah-based artist Jon McNaughton touched off a social media frenzy as he shared his painting, “Crossing the Swamp,” Tuesday on Twitter. The painting is a riff on the classic “Washington Crossing the Delaware,” only it replaces Washington's crew with members of the Trump administration.
“My new painting—‘Crossing the Swamp’ ‘Never give up. Never lower your light. Never stop till the swamp is dry,’” McNaughton tweeted.
The painting shows Trump at the helm, and Vice President Pence carrying the flag by his side.
McNaughton identifies the rest as: U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley; Defense Secretary Jim Mattis; Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson; Attorney General Jeff Sessions; first lady Melania Trump; Secretary of State Pompeo; White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders; the president’s daughter Ivanka Trump; National Security Adviser Bolton; Kellyanne Conway; and Chief of Staff John Kelly.
McNaughton is a Trump supporter, hashtagging “MAGA” on his Twitter bio.
“Trump endeavors to cross the ‘swamp’ of Washington DC as he carries the light of truth, hope, and prosperity. The murky water of the deep state is laced with dangerous vermin, perfectly willing to destroy American prosperity for their personal ideologies and financial gain,” McNaughton said of his latest painting on his website.
McNaughton also wrote that he hopes people will “study the paintings and try to understand the deeper meaning.”
No matter how earnest the artist's intentions, the painting quickly became Twitter fodder as users seized on a variety of quirky aspects.
Observations included:
"Ben Carson appears to be rowing backwards."
"They are literally rowing in a circle."
"Pretty sure Pruitt took the cruise line route."
"Looks like Jr. didn’t make the boat."
Twitter can be cruel.
McNaughton has several other paintings on his website about the Trump administration. One, titled “Make America Safe,” depicts Trump standing in front of a white picket fence with an open lock, holding a key, and the American flag waving in the background.
Another, titled “Respect the Flag,” shows Trump on a football field, hugging a ripped flag, seemingly referencing the president’s battle with the National Football League over players kneeling during the National Anthem.
Photo: © Jon McNaughton via Twitter
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So the 'Swamp Creatures' are crossing a swamp in a boat and this creates a frenzy?
Gawd. America needs more entertainment.
LOL, is that the Bundy's in the boat with him...
Should it be titled, ''Onward Christian Soldiers''...
Is this supposed to be patriotic art or is this an act of satire?
Why does it seem that Melania is hugging Mike Pence?
Haaha. I think the guy was trying to be serious. It just comes off as comical to me.
I assumed that it was satirical art. It's just too absurd to be sincere.
Someone should Photoshop Putin behind a tree.
Or putin with a rope pulling the boat to shore.
What happened to draining it?
most likely what happens to every candidate or party that says they will do that when they come to power.
I think they honestly mean it when they say it , but the reality of not all the skeletons belong to a single party hinders any effort so they back off due to not dull the party shine.
and it has become a campaign promise I have learned to ignore because of that fact.
I'm starting to think perhaps trump has a slight speech impediment and when we thought he was saying drain he was actually saying "Strain the swamp". Like strain out all those who dont agree with all of his policies.
The same thing may be true about winning verse whining.
Well, it looks like JR fell overboard.
I kinda like the guy on the far right, the one that looks like death still rowing trump along. .
Loyalty !!