https://donaldthelameduck.com/ Original political satire from the royal pond. en-us https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-09-15-the-safety-test/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-09-15-the-safety-test/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald tests a clockwork duck by asking who is president, then awards himself the certificate. Inspired by his September 14 claim that presidential judgment supplies AI guardrails; he also cited existing regulatory and criminal powers. The test and toy are invented. Original duck-world political satire. All dialogue, props and actions are invented; receipts establish the public remarks. Sources: Reuters / MarketScreener: https://www.marketscreener.com/news/trump-says-there-is-a-sick-conspiracy-against-ai-data-centers-ce785bdcdc81ff24 AP: https://apnews.com/article/b85df16775ff7e9611a456b061a0e4b9 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-09-06-the-label-fits/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-09-06-the-label-fits/Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald finds a smaller name for an enormous problem. Only the label fits in the box. Inspired by his September 4 description of the Iran conflict; the block and box are invented visual allegory. Original duck-world political satire. Dialogue and props are invented; source receipts establish the real remarks. Sources: American Presidency Project: https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/pool-reports-september-4-2026 SBS / AFP: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/trump-says-iran-war-small-potatoes-as-conflict-grinds-on/2zwuji5wj https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-09-04-the-website-opened-an-arcade/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-09-04-the-website-opened-an-arcade/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald treats the White House website's new Arcade page like a briefing-room game bank and starts measuring policy with joysticks and high scores. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/arcade/ AP News: https://apnews.com/article/trump-white-house-video-game-arcade-d540ff089ed5b1d432715a4209b16a23 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-28-the-shared-lake-got-a-nameplate/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-28-the-shared-lake-got-a-nameplate/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald treats the Lake America order like an office relabeling job and hangs a giant nameplate over a shared Great Lakes map while Canada keeps the old name. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/honoring-the-american-history-of-the-great-lakes-and-renaming-lake-ontario-as-lake-america-3a36/ AP News: https://apnews.com/article/lake-ontario-canada-america-trump-trade-war-3ac58dca0ca83c15605d4dbff146b28a https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-23-the-starting-grid-got-a-motorcade/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-23-the-starting-grid-got-a-motorcade/Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald turns the Freedom 250 prerace kickoff into a full starting-grid motorcade and leaves the actual race cars waiting behind the Beast. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/01/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-celebrates-american-greatness-with-the-freedom-250-grand-prix-of-washington-d-c/ The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/first-lady-melania-trump-joins-indycar-and-fox-corporation-to-expand-fostering-the-future/ AP News: https://apnews.com/article/trump-indycar-america-250-fe6d60c0be3a82c63d44d7aa1703a671 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-22-the-report-printed-a-five-billion-receipt/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-22-the-report-printed-a-five-billion-receipt/Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald treats a critical crime report like a complaint printer and tries to answer it with a giant threatened bill instead of a rebuttal. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: Center for American Progress: https://www.americanprogress.org/press/statement-baseless-threats-wont-stop-our-independent-research-says-caps-neera-tanden/ Center for American Progress: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-trump-administrations-1-7-billion-national-guard-deployments-fail-to-reduce-urban-crime/ AP News: https://apnews.com/article/trump-threat-national-guard-american-progress-f58d1fdaf7503c16dc720b8334750a40 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-14-the-carrier-went-back-to-steam/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-14-the-carrier-went-back-to-steam/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald treats the carrier memo like a literal old-tech retrofit order and swaps a modern launch lane back to steam. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/08/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-rebuilds-the-u-s-navy-and-americas-shipbuilding-industrial-base/ The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/rebuilding-the-united-states-navy-and-americas-shipbuilding-industrial-base/ Reuters via WTVB: https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/13/trump-orders-navy-to-tear-out-jet-launch-system-return-to-steam-catapults/ AP News: https://apnews.com/article/trump-aircraft-carriers-steam-catapults-ffa9f3ce102ecd5d6126db03e901a56f https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-13-the-briefing-moved-outside/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-13-the-briefing-moved-outside/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald takes the phrase outside adviser literally and moves the briefing podium onto the lawn. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/%40realDonaldTrump/posts/117084211457388624 X: https://x.com/PressSec AP News: https://apnews.com/article/trump-press-secretary-leavitt-dc3753a957b05ef554bf277221d9cf46 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-12-the-catering-cart-got-clearance/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-12-the-catering-cart-got-clearance/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald treats the airport catering cart like the only vehicle with the real boarding clearance while the big jet takes the wave. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: AP News: https://apnews.com/article/trump-secret-flight-turkey-iran-threats-d23a6454d1410cc8461368007db6ca25 PBS News: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-says-secret-service-wanted-him-to-sneak-off-af1-defends-safety-of-plane-with-staff https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-11-the-posts-get-a-fast-pass/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-11-the-posts-get-a-fast-pass/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald turns his post stream into a premium fast lane while the public queue waits for the regular refresh. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: Trump Media | IR: https://ir.tmtgcorp.com/news-events/press-releases/ AP News: https://apnews.com/article/e86747f01cc12dbee0146c5f0e79012b AP News: https://apnews.com/article/b2465005a4832ebbceb0e44b856375cb https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-08-the-exit-motion-carried-first/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-08-the-exit-motion-carried-first/Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald tries to hold the chamber open for his bill while recess heads out first. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/its-not-that-hard-just-do-it-save-americas-elections-pass-the-save-america-act/ U.S. Senate Daily Press: https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/ AP News: https://apnews.com/article/save-america-act-senate-recess-6dd2d8084ee42653b4db79cd565d1504 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-07-the-ballroom-still-needs-the-house/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-07-the-ballroom-still-needs-the-house/Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald treats the halted ballroom like it only needs one more House stamp. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/gallery/president-trump-visits-ballroom-and-east-wing-construction-may-19th-2026/ AP News: https://apnews.com/article/1528247275ec6103da892d271d4ee883 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-03-the-august-exit-needs-clearance/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-03-the-august-exit-needs-clearance/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald turns the Senate's August break into a departure gate that stays closed until his bill boards. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/election-integrity/ AP News: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxQSURkZG9YanRnVHVqM0pjV2NxVkFpUUpFa1cwcFF4MWNkRGk4aXJGa2hNQXlTcE1uSEV5V3M5SkdWLV8xcXFEM3BXRTUtMGMwNmFER05kN1JDOXZ6bmd1T3lreGhJTkktV3dEYlJNNTBtQ0d6TGJnaWU2ZjNqV0UwMUtR?oc=5 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-01-the-passport-counter-opens-a-gift-shop/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-08-01-the-passport-counter-opens-a-gift-shop/Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald turns the commemorative passport rollout into a souvenir counter before anyone even boards. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs: https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/security-design/passport-250.html Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/trump-passports-state-department-d149546cb15c8e6b67356168d248ccf4 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-31-the-discount-checks-out-early/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-31-the-discount-checks-out-early/Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald marches the temporary Medicare drug-plan discount out of the pharmacy before next year's prices even arrive. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/voluntary-part-d-premium-stabilization-demonstration-will-conclude-after-plan-year-2026 Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/3d3fdb43b1bf374a1a168506fded86c0 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-30-the-desk-gets-a-terminal/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-30-the-desk-gets-a-terminal/Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald turns the Dulles overhaul into a desk-top terminal and upgrades the model before any real passengers board it. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-makes-an-announcement-with-the-secretary-of-transportation/ Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/trump-dulles-airport-modernization-people-mover-1cbe864498a94cb81f7d86c8e95cd2e3 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-28-the-mail-slot-needs-a-bouncer/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-28-the-mail-slot-needs-a-bouncer/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald turns a public mailbox into a guest-list checkpoint and treats mailed ballots like club entry. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/preserving-and-protecting-the-integrity-of-american-elections/ Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/trump-mail-voting-appeal-executive-order-supreme-court-5482700c21f4945d6991dff24776b525 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-27-the-dessert-course-runs-again/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-27-the-dessert-course-runs-again/Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald turns a correspondents' dinner finale into a hat reveal and wears the encore like dessert service was optional. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: White House Correspondents' Association: https://whca.press/news/annual-dinner/ C-SPAN: https://www.c-span.org/clip/public-affairs-event/president-trump-jokes-about-running-for-a-fourth-term-wearing-trump-2028-hat/5203535 Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/correspondents-dinner-trump-shooting-white-house-dfa0ecdbe3552910903d5c23a8e96a35 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-26-the-apology-comes-pre-installed/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-26-the-apology-comes-pre-installed/Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Donald unveils a giant AI data shed beside a duck neighborhood and offers reassurance cards before the utility questions stop. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/07/president-trumps-ratepayer-protection-pledge-secures-american-ai-dominance-protects-consumers/ The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-makes-an-announcement-on-the-ratepayer-protection-pledge/ Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/trump-ai-data-centers-pledge-490ea7e4c7227d5e550b00a0056c33c9 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-25-the-exhibit-starts-outside/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-25-the-exhibit-starts-outside/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000After ordering signs outside the Smithsonian's U.S. history museum, Donald turns the sidewalk into the main gallery. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/07/restoring-trust-in-the-smithsonian-institution-e061/ Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/trump-smithsonian-history-exhibit-signs-d04879c33b518fe3acb91a4fb41c6a30 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-24-the-ceremony-offers-carry-out/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-24-the-ceremony-offers-carry-out/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000During the Dodgers' White House visit, Donald turns a commemorative ring presentation into a personal take-home moment. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-hosts-the-los-angeles-dodgers-2025-world-series-champions/ Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/trump-dodgers-white-house-visit-0daaeadffe276338e5d45ad77663fcb0 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-23-the-bridge-is-open-the-ribbon-is-closed/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-23-the-bridge-is-open-the-ribbon-is-closed/Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000After Trump’s Canada tariffs split a joint bridge celebration, Donald turns the ribbon into the first border crossing. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/07/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-imposes-additional-tariffs-on-canada/ Gordie Howe International Bridge: https://gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/the-gordie-howe-international-bridge-will-open-on-july-27/ Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/canada-us-gordie-howe-bridge-trump-9327c97c42ca4a2343f337c7b30e7375 https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-22-they-won-he-accepted/https://donaldthelameduck.com/strip/2026-07-22-they-won-he-accepted/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Champion ducks win the cup, while Donald turns their victory photo into his own acceptance pose. Political satire based on public reporting. Dialogue attributed to Donald is invented. Sources: The White House: https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-participates-in-a-fifa-world-cup-trophy-ceremony/ The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/07/19/trump-loomed-over-world-cup-up-until-awkward-trophy-ceremony/ Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2026-07-20/trump-world-cup-trophy-spain-fifa-infantino-rodri