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Aug
20
2025
The August 2025 cartoon by Dave Whamond depicts Donald Trump misunderstanding trade deficits by comparing them to an unpaid credit card bill. Trump complains that companies have been ripping the US off for years and none have bought anything from him. The scene uses a domestic table setting to highlight the former president's focus on imports over balanced trade metrics like exports of goods and services.
Jul
3
2025
John Darkow's cartoon features a Jesus-like figure proclaiming, 'Blessed are the poor, for they shall inherit the earth,' only to be chased by a suited man holding a 'Big Beautiful Bill' and demanding the first $15 million be exempt from inheritance tax. The image twists biblical teachings to critique tax policies favoring the wealthy, with the misspelled 'Inhert' adding a layer of irony. Tags like political cartoon inheritance tax exemption and estate tax policy humor capture the essence. The dry humor targets economic inequality, showing the businessman clutching a small book, perhaps a Bible, while papers fly. This setup parodies how religious ideals clash with modern fiscal privileges, making it a sharp commentary on wealth distribution.
Jun
19
2025
May
10
2025
John Darkow's cartoon depicts a caricatured Donald Trump on a golf course, holding a club near a ball, with a golf cart nearby. He exclaims that his tariffs are already working, pointing to a claim about bringing the manufacturing of the pope to America. The image uses dry humor to poke at trade policies, with Trump’s distinctive hair and expression emphasizing the satire. Bushes and grass fill the scene, under a cloudy sky. This piece comments on economic nationalism through absurd exaggeration, fitting into broader discussions of tariffs, manufacturing jobs, America first policies, political cartoons, and satirical art.
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
2
2025
On February 2, 2025, a cartoon depicts beach visitors near Mar-a-Lago receiving stock recommendations. The scene shows a desk figure urging purchases of crypto and Tesla shares while others lounge nearby. The caption references attempts to mimic presidential behavior through investment activity.
Nov
2
2024
The cartoon shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with worms protruding from his head. The worms issue calls to go wild on food and medicines. A speech bubble from the figure advocates dropping seed oils in favor of more beef fat. The White House stands in the background. The top text identifies him as Mr. Trump's choice for health and food advice. The image appeared on November 2, 2024.
