Trump Bites: Animated Series Satirizes Donald Trump's Outbursts
Trump Bites is a seven-episode animated miniseries that satirizes Donald Trump's most absurd and controversial statements from the 1980s to the present. Created by Bill Plympton and Leah Shore, the shorts use actual audio clips from interviews and recordings of the former US president, paired with colorful animations to highlight the absurdity of his remarks. Topics range from his admiration for Vladimir Putin to derogatory comments about Mexicans and immigrants, as well as disastrous statements on COVID-19. Produced by Billy Shebar and David Roberts of 110th Street Films, the series premiered on the New York Times digital platform and is available for free on Vimeo. The project offers a surreal amplification of Trump's delusions of grandeur and serves as a satirical reflection on his psychological profile.
Key facts
- Trump Bites is a seven-episode animated miniseries.
- The series satirizes Donald Trump's statements from the 1980s to the present.
- It was created by Bill Plympton and Leah Shore.
- The shorts use actual audio clips from interviews and recordings of Trump.
- Topics include admiration for Vladimir Putin, derogatory comments about Mexicans and immigrants, and COVID-19 statements.
- The series was produced by Billy Shebar and David Roberts of 110th Street Films.
- It premiered on the New York Times digital platform.
- The series is available for free on Vimeo.
Entities
Artists
- Bill Plympton
- Leah Shore
Institutions
- 110th Street Films
- New York Times
- Vimeo
- Artribune
Locations
- United States