Home Opinion Editorial Cartoon Editorial Cartoon Opinion | Graeme MacKay: The Trump factor Opinion Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events MORE DETAILS CLOSE April 27, 2025 April 27, 2025 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email Graeme MacKay illustration By Graeme MacKaySpectator Editorial Cartoonist Graeme MacKay has been the Hamilton Spectator’s staff editorial cartoonist since 1997. Opinion articles are based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details Graeme MacKay has been the Hamilton Spectator’s staff editorial cartoonist since 1997. 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