This provocative cartoon depicts former President Donald Trump aggressively sharpening a large knife labeled “COVID-19 Blame” while pointing it directly at a map of China. The image symbolizes Trump’s intensified rhetoric and accusations against China regarding the origins and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sharpness of the knife represents the cutting nature of his words and actions, which are intended to hold China accountable. The cartoon highlights the tension and geopolitical conflict spurred by the pandemic, illustrating how blame can be weaponized in international relations, potentially leading to further divisions and hostility between nations. See also: Trump drops the ball.
