A satirical political cartoon parody combining Thomas Nast’s depiction of Boss Tweed with modern references to Donald Trump. The figure is a rotund man in a suit with hands in his pockets, a large dollar sign in place of a face, and Trump’s distinctive orange hair added. The caption beneath reads “BOSS TWEET,” playing on both “Boss Tweed” and Trump’s prolific use of Twitter.

What Boss Tweed Taught Us About the $Trump Coin

What do a 19th-century political boss and a modern meme coin have in common? This lesson explores how corruption adapts across time and technology.

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