Let him eat cake! Birthday greetings for President Trump as he turns 80 - from Greta Thunberg, Piers Morgan and more
The Guardian presents a collection of birthday messages for Donald Trump's 80th, featuring satirical contributions from figures like Cory Doctorow. The piece highlights the polarizing nature of Trump's political legacy and his impact on global geopolitics and technology.
Why it matters
It reflects the deep cultural and political divide surrounding Trump's influence on international relations and digital infrastructure.
Illustration: Carl Godfrey/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Illustration: Carl Godfrey/The Guardian Donald Trump Let him eat cake! Birthday greetings for President Trump as he turns 80 – from Greta Thunberg, Piers Morgan and more The 47th has his 80th this weekend – a milestone that surely shouldn’t go unmarked. Artists, activists, writers and thinkers send their messages to the man of the hour (even if they’re unlikely to get a party invite)
The Guardian is a left-leaning publication, and the inclusion of satirical, critical commentary from activists like Doctorow frames the subject through a highly skeptical lens.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in