FDR had radio. JFK had television. Donald Trump transformed social media into a political megaphone.
Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Shannon Wheeler turns some of the most unforgettable presidential posts of the digital age into sharp, hilarious cartoons. Drawn from the messages, controversies, and viral moments that dominated headlines and timelines alike, these illustrations capture a pivotal chapter in modern American politics and media culture.
Part satire, part historical snapshot, Sh*t My President Says chronicles the rise of politics in the age of instant communication, where a single post could spark news cycles, move markets, and ignite global debate. Wheeler's trademark blend of wit, absurdity, and keen observation transforms these real-world messages into a comedic portrait of one of the most consequential and polarizing public figures of the 21st century.
Whether you're a political junkie, a student of media culture, or simply fascinated by the way social platforms reshaped public discourse, this collection offers a humorous and revealing look back at the posts that helped define an era.
Nominated for the 2018 Ringo Award for Best Humor Comic.
Shannon Wheeler is the Eisner Award-winning creator of Too Much Coffee Man, who has appeared internationally in newspapers, magazines, comic books and opera houses. He has contributed to a variety of publications that include The Onion newspaper and The New Yorker magazine. Wheeler currently lives in Portland, OR with his cats, chickens, bees, girlfriend and children. He publishes a comic every day at tmcm.com.
"Shannon Wheeler drew a book I wish I had thought of; that's the ultimate compliment I can offer in 140 characters! #buyit #wheelerisagenius" —Jack Ohman, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning
"A book of cartoons written by a living caricature and illustrated by one of the best cartoonists working. It’s like peanut butter and chocolate! Or maybe unregulated toxic waste and chocolate. In any case, it perfectly captures the grim absurdity of life in the darkest timeline." —Tom Tomorrow, creator of This Modern World
"An edifying distillation of the Orange One’s oeuvre, with pictures… [Wheeler] gives us reason to snicker rather than cry." — Kirkus Reviews
FDR had radio. JFK had television. Donald Trump transformed social media into a political megaphone.
Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Shannon Wheeler turns some of the most unforgettable presidential posts of the digital age into sharp, hilarious cartoons. Drawn from the messages, controversies, and viral moments that dominated headlines and timelines alike, these illustrations capture a pivotal chapter in modern American politics and media culture.
Part satire, part historical snapshot, Sh*t My President Says chronicles the rise of politics in the age of instant communication, where a single post could spark news cycles, move markets, and ignite global debate. Wheeler's trademark blend of wit, absurdity, and keen observation transforms these real-world messages into a comedic portrait of one of the most consequential and polarizing public figures of the 21st century.
Whether you're a political junkie, a student of media culture, or simply fascinated by the way social platforms reshaped public discourse, this collection offers a humorous and revealing look back at the posts that helped define an era.
Nominated for the 2018 Ringo Award for Best Humor Comic.
Creators
Shannon Wheeler is the Eisner Award-winning creator of Too Much Coffee Man, who has appeared internationally in newspapers, magazines, comic books and opera houses. He has contributed to a variety of publications that include The Onion newspaper and The New Yorker magazine. Wheeler currently lives in Portland, OR with his cats, chickens, bees, girlfriend and children. He publishes a comic every day at tmcm.com.
"Shannon Wheeler drew a book I wish I had thought of; that's the ultimate compliment I can offer in 140 characters! #buyit #wheelerisagenius" —Jack Ohman, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning
"A book of cartoons written by a living caricature and illustrated by one of the best cartoonists working. It’s like peanut butter and chocolate! Or maybe unregulated toxic waste and chocolate. In any case, it perfectly captures the grim absurdity of life in the darkest timeline." —Tom Tomorrow, creator of This Modern World
"An edifying distillation of the Orange One’s oeuvre, with pictures… [Wheeler] gives us reason to snicker rather than cry." — Kirkus Reviews
