Ep 6. Visiting the Troops

Our Cartoon President is an American animated television series that parodies President Donald Trump and his administration. The show is created by Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, R.J. Fried and Matt Lappin and aired on Showtime. The second season of the show premiered on May 12, 2019, and comprises of 10 episodes. The sixth episode of the season, titled 'Visiting the Troops', is an intriguing commentary on the President's visit to the US troops in Iraq.

In this episode, President Trump and his entourage embark on a visit to the US troops in Iraq. Though the President and his administration had been planning the visit for long, there are several challenges that they face on the day they set out for the visit. While the President is excited to meet the troops and greet them personally, he is concerned about the reception he might receive from them. The team is apprehensive that he might not be well-received due to the controversies that have surrounded his administration.

As they land in Iraq, Trump and his team encounter obstacles ranging from communication glitches to finding a secure spot to hold the town hall-style meeting with the troops. The President also has to grapple with issues such as his Twitter account getting hacked and the troops' response being lackluster. These issues, coupled with a surprise visit from his wife Melania, leave Trump feeling uneasy throughout the visit.

As the day wears on, the President's anxiety mounts with him realizing that things are not going according to plan. The troops' reactions are lukewarm, and they do not seem to be responding well to the President's speech. Meanwhile, his team is trying to figure out how to distract the media and ensure the President doesn't get caught up in any controversies.

The episode reaches its climax with several comedic scenes of the President and his team attempting to get the troops to respond positively. They pull out all the stops, including deploying Melania to charm the troops and introducing beer to lighten the mood. Despite their valiant efforts, the troops are unresponsive to the President's efforts, and the team is left deflated at the end of the visit.

Through its amusing caricatures and parodies, Our Cartoon President provides a funny but incisive commentary on the current state of the political climate in the United States. 'Visiting the Troops' is a humorous yet thought-provoking episode that highlights the challenges facing the current administration. The show's writers have done an excellent job of portraying the divisive nature of contemporary US politics through the use of humor and satire. Despite the political undertones, the episode is light-hearted and never takes itself too seriously.

Overall, Our Cartoon President season 2 episode 6 is an entertaining and engaging episode that delivers a funny yet poignant commentary on the current situation in the United States. Through its witty humor, the show highlights the challenges facing the presidency and the country at large. If you're a fan of political satire or looking for a good laugh, this is definitely an episode you should check out.