David Horsey is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist who is currently is a political commentator for the Los Angeles Times. After graduating from the University of Washington, Horsey entered journalism as a political reporter. Later on, Horsey earned his M.A. in international relations from the University of Kent at Canterbury, England as a Rotary Foundation scholar. Horsey was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Seattle University. David's work has appeared in hundreds of media outlets and as of now, Horsey has published eight books of cartoons. His two most recent books include “Draw Quick, Shoot Straight” (2007) and “Refuge of Scoundrels” (2013).
Horsey criticizes politicians and the American government system through his comedic cartoons. Horsey's latest works have been primarily focused on United States President Donald Trump in which he obviously displayed his strong dislike for Trump. After Donald Trump had agreed in early march of 2018 to meet with Kim Jong-Un, Horsey publish this cartoon titled "David Horsey takes on Trump's meeting with Kim: It's like looking in a mirror" on March 20, 2018. Political events similar to this typically inspires Horsey to create his masterpieces.
Since Horsey's work is heavy based on politics and world affairs, the audience that his work mainly appeals to are Americans who are interested in politics. Horsey's audience most likely consists of people over the age of 18 who enjoy to actively participate in the government system. Considering that Horsey's work strongly opposes Trump, a Republican figure, the views that are shared by Horsey's audience are against conservative views. Because of this, they most likely posses liberal views.
The purpose of his beautiful creations are to express his thoughts and feelings towards a political matter. Discussions and debates are sparked as his opinions are shared and reaches others far and wide.
Horsey discusses on behalf of many subjects, but these subjects tend to point out profound flaws within the government system. For example, the message that Horsey is trying to deliver in "The Trump Personal Office" is that the members of the Trump Personnel Office are dull-witted "clowns" who do not take their job seriously. Although the topics of his work are serious, his tone is not. Presenting matters in a comedic and light-hearted way, Horsey's tone is flippant. A few examples include his use of the words "freakin'" and "coolest" in "David Horsey takes on Trump's meeting with Kim: It's like looking in a mirror".