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Apr
8
2025
On April 8 2025 a drawing shows two boys on a sidewalk. The larger one in a red cap and dark jacket walks away holding a small object. The smaller one sits on the ground with facial marks and torn clothing. A speech bubble from the seated boy reads OKAY forget the 25% tariff on my cupcake. Scattered objects include an apple and a paper bag. The scene uses a brick wall background.
Mar
13
2025
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures the irony of Trump alcohol tariffs, where a 200 percent tariff on European wine and alcohol threatens to escalate trade wars with the EU. Amid bad economic news like rising prices and stock market plunge, a weary viewer laments needing a drink, underscoring how such policies drive us to drink. Investors shaken by potential inflation and retaliatory tariffs on US whiskey and bourbon face higher costs for alcoholic beverages. The image highlights consumer burdens in this economy, blending humor with critique of trade escalation.
Feb
20
2025
Pat Bagley's February 2025 cartoon shows Elon Musk celebrating a 10 percent government cut that he claims will boost efficiency. The scene places Musk beside a guillotine with a kneeling figure and the Statue of Liberty's torch and crown on the ground. A book labeled VIT6 lies nearby. The image responds to Musk's real-world role leading the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration, where proposed agency reductions sparked immediate debate over federal workforce impacts and spending priorities.
Jun
10
2024
