Yuge!: 30 Years of Doonesbury on Trump #[nn]

In a surreal 1980s flashback, Donald Trump’s extravagantly gaudy yacht becomes the unlikely stage for a bizarre reunion of past and present, where Elvis Presley returns in a flash of rock 'n' roll nostalgia. Amid the glitter and absurdity, J.J. Doonesbury channels his inner artist by painting murals in Trump’s bathrooms, while Uncle Duke orchestrates a wild rescue of Honey Huan from China—only to find her auditioning for Trump’s latest reality TV venture. Boopsie, ever the dreamer, steps into the spotlight with a performance that’s as unpredictable as the era itself.

In a satirical twist on the 1990s, Donald Trump’s personal and political missteps collide when he publicly betrays Ivana, then tries to bully small business owners with Uncle Duke’s help—only to launch a clumsy, self-obsessed campaign for office. As Duke contemplates his own run, the usual cast of Doonesbury oddballs—Mike, Mark, Roland, Earl, Honey, Alice, Elmont, and a handful of homeless people—watch in disbelief as the absurdity of power and ego unfolds.

In a satirical twist on Trump’s self-mythmaking, the real Donald Trump enlists Uncle Duke to stage a scandalous image boost, hiring Boopsie as his glamorous companion—much to Earl’s delight and Honey Huan’s irritation. Meanwhile, Zonker, ever eager for a quick shortcut to success, signs up for the dubious Trump University, setting the stage for chaos.