The Top Three Cartoon Characters Who Would Make A Better POTUS Than Trump (Videos)

When America’s pilfering, rapist, lying forefathers stole the country from the Native Americans and created the idealistically wonderful notion of a democracy, they did so with the expectation that the office of President Of the United States of America would be one of prestige and honor. Unfortunately, the precedent of mediocrity and malarkey was set when the country’s first commanders were proud to be among those who owned slaves and considered Africans and their descendants, unworthy of respect, citizenship, or rights.

And while there have been presidents throughout history who have worked to wipe away the stains created by America’s horrific history, the reality is that the tone has been set and the damage done. White privilege, racism, and toxic white masculinity are “as American as apple pie.” Therefore, as sad as the current state of America is, it’s not surprising. As much as some may not want to admit it, America’s history set the stage for so-called President Donald Trump to be in office.

There seems to be little that can be done to oust Trump. However, wishful thinking is allowed and with that in mind, there are some viable candidates to replace Trump that I think are noteworthy. Never mind the fact that this list is comprised of cartoon characters. They’re wise, they’re compassionate, and they have forgotten more about leadership, resilience, and compassion than Trump has ever known:

1.  Mufasa

Although this compilation really isn’t in any particular order, The Lion King’s, Mufasa, would probably be number one on the list if these were ranked. Though he died rather early in the movie, Mufasa met his demise trying to save his beloved son, and because his selfish, hateful, and arrogant brother, Scar, refused to help him:

There are many reasons why Mufasa’s death scene alone makes him a better fit for the office of POTUS than Trump, but perhaps none more telling than the parallels between Mufasa’s willingness to put someone else’s life before his own, and Trump’s brazen failure to do so, i.e., Puerto Rico. To that end, Mufasa also reminded us that everyone and everything on Earth is important and worthy of respect and it’s a leader’s job to ensure that c0-existance takes place:

“Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.”

Trump isn’t a fourth of the leader Mufasa was.

2.  Huey Freeman

Okay, so I may have spoken too soon. Mufasa would probably have to share the number one slot with Huey Freeman. The Boondock’s creator, Aaron McGruder, was light years ahead of his time when he came up with the show and Huey’s character.

Although one of the funniest adult cartoons ever, every single episode of The Boondock’s tackled social, political, and other issues that many people were too scared to address. Typically leading the charge of the show’s approach to addressing uncomfortable issues? Twelve year-old Huey Freeman.

still reflect on reality with Huey’s take on false reality in mind:

Deep, right?

Although there is nothing false about the reality that Trump is in office, there is something to be said for the constant slew of distractions [false realities] his administration tries to create in an attempt to divert attention away from what they’re doing.

Yeah, Huey Freeman would totally make a better POTUS than Trump.

3.  Fievel Mousekewitz

For some reason, An American Tail has become one of those movies that, if you weren’t around when it came out, you probably don’t know about it well enough to appreciate the many lessons it provides. I was alive, though. I remember the movie and balling my eyes out when Fievel was separated from his family.

I’ve always loved history and current events, but naturally, the way I saw the movie in 1986 and the way I see it now, are totally different. Mainly, I now know mice can’t emigrate from Russia. Kidding, kidding. . .I knew that then, too. What I didn’t fully appreciate was the magnitude of the hope that immigrants have when leaving their homes for America, in search of better lives.

Because I was six and didn’t fully understand immigration, I honestly couldn’t appreciate what it meant for Fievel to have lost his family and have to strike out on his own for while. However, his story isn’t unique and now that I’ve worked with immigrants and refugees whose journeys mirror Fievel’s in a lot of ways, the movie has deeper meaning. This is especially true for the classic Somewhere Out There, scene.

By the time Fievel and his sister Tanya break out singing Somewhere Out There, the young mice have endured the grueling trip to the United States and surivived their time apart. Despite the hardships they faced, they were wise enough to maintain belief in a higher power and the idea of people who don’t even know them, praying for and wishing the best for them:

Trump doesn’t seem to wish the best for all immigrants, despite the fact that he is the son of one. Like present-day America, An American Tail was packed full of Trumps, and like Fievel’s will to live and achieve his American dream, the strength of immigrants and good-hearted Americans is bigger than Trump’s hate and that of his supporters.

Fievel would definitely make a better commander in chief than Trump.

There may come a day when this list will be continued, but for now, the characters above are the ones that most quickly come to mind when I think of cartoon characters I’d vote for if my vote for them could oust Trump. Too bad the idea of cartoon characters taking Trump’s place is a product of my imagination, not a real possibility.

Featured Image screengrab via YouTube.