This study examines how Tempo's special edition "Nawadosa Jokowi" frames President Joko Widodo using Jean Baudrillard’s concepts of simulacra and hyperreality, alongside Robert Entman’s framing analysis. Employing a qualitative approach, the study analyzes the visual representation in the caricature to understand its impact on public perception of Jokowi’s leadership. The findings show that the caricature constructs a symbol of broader political failure, framing his leadership as a regression of democracy. The application of simulacra and hyperreality reveals that Jokowi’s image has transitioned from reality to a media-constructed perception, which dominates public discourse. This highlights the power of media in shaping political reality, where visual representation creates a hyperreality more influential than the actual political facts.
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