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Buffalo Cartoonist Faces Backlash for Flood Victim Mockery

7/12/2025

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Buffalo News cartoonist Adam Zyglis is under fire for a controversial cartoon that mocked Texas flood victims, including a drowning Trump supporter. The devastating floods, which started on July 4, claimed at least 82 lives. Republican leaders labeled the cartoon as disgraceful, while the White House condemned the politicization of such a tragedy. Buffalo News remains silent amid the backlash.

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Buffalo News cartoonist Adam Zyglis is under fire for a controversial cartoon that mocked Texas flood victims, including a drowning Trump supporter. The devastating floods, which started on July 4, claimed at least 82 lives. Republican leaders labeled the cartoon as disgraceful, while the White House condemned the politicization of such a tragedy. Buffalo News remains silent amid the backlash.