40 years
May
13
2025
Michael de Adder's cartoon titled 'American Divide' shows a bald, bespectacled pope in ornate robes on a pedestal marked 'LOVE,' facing a caricature of Donald Trump in a suit on a pedestal marked 'HATE.' The marble background adds a classical touch to this commentary on polarization. Tags such as Trump, Pope, Leo XIV, Hate, Love, Vatican, Washington, USA capture the essence of contrasting figures representing opposing values in American society. The image highlights the divide between messages of compassion and animosity, with Trump, Pope, Hate, Love, USA emphasizing the cultural and political rift.
The cartoon shows Steve Bannon, labeled clearly, gesturing emphatically while decrying Pope Leo XIV as the first American pope but not America First. The pope, in white robes and red cap, responds that a Christian's job is to put God first. Tags such as Vatican, conclave, Catholics, Christianity, Jesus Christ, and border underscore the satire on blending partisan politics with faith. The drawing captures a stark divide, with Bannon's angry expression contrasting the pope's stern look. Alexandra Bowman's style brings dry humor to the clash between nationalism and religious priorities.
Apr
11
2025
Alexandra Bowman's cartoon captures the stock market turmoil under Trump policies, showing caricatures of Trump, Elon Musk, and JD Vance gleefully riding a rocket down a crashing graph line marked with IRAs, stocks, 401ks, and pension funds. The NYSE sign declares 'You Must Be This Rich to Ride,' piled with money bags, satirizing how tariffs and Republican strategies favor the wealthy while everyday investments and retirement savings take a dive over an extremely short time period. The 'WHEEE!' shout adds dry humor to the volatile Wall Street scene, poking at MAGA's high-risk economic ride.
Apr
7
2025
Dick Wright's cartoon captures the irony of reciprocal tariffs with a massive foot marked 'excessive foreign tariffs' descending on a caricatured Trump, who grimaces while clutching a metallic object. The red label 'Reciprocal TARIFFS' floats nearby, emphasizing the backlash from unfair trade policies. Trade deficits loom large as the foot represents international retaliation, potentially sparking a stock market downturn. In a tariff driven economy, the image satirizes how such measures invite excessive foreign tariffs, risking recession. The composition underscores the self-defeating nature of aggressive trade stances, with Trump's strained expression highlighting the pressure on domestic markets. This piece fits into ongoing debates on global trade imbalances.
Apr
3
2025
The cartoon shows a blond-haired man atop a stone wall marked 'TARIFFS,' shouting 'Build that wall! And who is gonna pay for it!' A red-hatted figure in a 'MAGA' shirt below responds 'Most definitely we are!' This setup draws a parallel to familiar chants, underscoring tariffs as a burden on consumers. Tags like Trump, tariffs, build the wall, MAGA, inflation, economy, trade war, backfire, and recession frame the scene. The dry humor lies in the obvious irony, where supporters unwittingly acknowledge the cost. Composition keeps it simple, with grassy base and bold lettering for impact. Such cartoons thrive on timely policy jabs, making this one sharable amid ongoing trade debates.
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.
Mar
6
2025
Christo Komarnitski's cartoon captures President Trump in a somber pose behind a desk labeled with ornate details, gripping a 'TARIFFS' item while explosions labeled 'Boom!' erupt outside large windows flanked by USA and presidential flags. The speech bubble declares 'Mr. President, the PRICES ARE BOOMING!' highlighting the chaotic fallout. Tags like USA, President, Trump, tariffs, prices, war underscore the visual pun on economic booms turning explosive. The dry humor points to unintended consequences without overstatement. Windows show a blue sky dotted with rain-like lines, adding to the stormy atmosphere. This piece fits neatly into discussions on trade policies, blending clear lines with bold colors for impact.
