Charlie Brown navigates mixed feelings in new Peanuts special after election

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In a new "Peanuts" special, Charlie Brown expresses confusion about his feelings after a controversial election. He struggles with his dislike for Donald Trump while feeling numb rather than outraged. His friends suggest he engage more with politics. Snoopy decorates his doghouse with Trump-themed items, prompting Charlie Brown to question his own reactions. He visits Lucy for psychiatric help, revealing his mixed emotions and secret hopes for political outcomes. Lucy encourages him to write about politics. The special ends with Charlie Brown realizing he has accepted the political situation, feeling at peace despite the chaos. His friends mock him, and the scene shifts to a more upbeat tone as the credits roll.


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