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Germany's satirical newspaper "Der Postillon" writes:

"The renowned Academy of Fine Arts Vienna has surprisingly offered Donald Trump a place to study painting today. Although he claims never to have applied for a place, the US president must now consider whether to continue his political career or pursue a dazzling career as a respected artist.

“We have become increasingly aware of Mr. Trump in recent weeks and months and would like to welcome him to our institution,” explains Rector Johan Friedrich Weichle.

In the past, the university did not always give promising intellectuals the opportunity they deserved, thus unnecessarily driving them into politics. “That should never happen again,” says Weichle.

The university is confident that it can accept the 79-year-old politician with a clear conscience, even without an application portfolio. “We've seen the picture he drew for Jeffrey Epstein. That wasn't bad,” explains the rector. “He definitely has the necessary ego. In the end, that's enough for a career as a postcard painter, at least.”

However, Weichle also warns: “Studying at the academy is no walk in the park and requires a lot of attention. The rest of your time is spent on wild student parties and cleaning your shared apartment. There's usually no time left for politics or writing a political manifesto.”

If Trump accepts this unique offer, he could gain his first artistic experience as a newly minted art student in a wax crayon course set up especially for him as early as next week."

https://www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/wiener-kunstakademie.html

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[-] U7826391786239@lemmy.zip 45 points 3 weeks ago

none of the people this satire is aimed at would even get the joke

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 17 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah but we got it. And it was good.

[-] glorkon@lemmy.world 16 points 3 weeks ago

Sad but true.

[-] daannii@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

For those who don't get it. They are talking about Hitler and comparing trump to Hitler.

Story is , he was not admitted to Vienna academy of arts and instead went into politics. And this is in reference to that incident.

[-] deadbeef79000@lemmy.nz 10 points 3 weeks ago

The actual academy should actually do this so they can publicize it as "we won't make the same mistake twice".

Then deny Trump a visa to attend.

[-] flowers_galore2@lemmynsfw.com 8 points 3 weeks ago

Multi-level brutal by Der Postillon. Fuck yeah.

[-] lostdignity@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 weeks ago

This is brilliant.

[-] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

"Yah, you drew Binky the Clown very well. Welcome."

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