High gas prices remain a flashpoint in 2026 with pumps displaying figures above four dollars. Trump is shown collecting direct profits from the self-serve lane while a driver idles at full serve. The piece argues that the former president benefits personally from elevated energy costs rather than working to lower them for consumers.
Bruce Plante's cartoon shows a gas pump topped with President Donald J. Trump's head, smirking as it says, 'Higher gas rices? I did that,' while a driver fuels his red truck. The image ties into tags like higher gas prices, war, Iran, Israel, Middle East, and energy crisis, poking at Trump's potential role in escalating fuel costs through foreign policy missteps. It's a straightforward jab, clear in its satire without overcomplicating the visuals. The dry humor lands on the absurdity of a politician claiming credit for economic pain at the pump. With tags covering UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other regional players, the cartoon nods to broader geopolitical tensions driving oil prices up. Editors see these kinds of cartoons circulate well when gas prices spike, reminding readers of the human cost in everyday routines.
In this April 2025 cartoon, President Donald Trump is depicted at the wheel of a vehicle marked high tariffs, speeding toward a cliff edge labeled Depression of 1930s. Uncle Sam sits in the passenger seat, sweat visible, asking if the route leads to prosperity. The image draws a direct parallel between current tariff policies and the trade barriers of the 1930s that deepened the Great Depression. The visual argument highlights concerns over economic fallout from aggressive import and export duties.
Donald Trump appears at the wheel of a Republican elephant vehicle circling between opposing tariff positions. The March 2025 image captures the back-and-forth on trade duties that marked recent weeks. The visual shows the vehicle passing under a tariffs banner then a no tariffs banner in succession.
Donald Trump steers a disintegrating Tesla Cybertruck while Elon Musk rides along. The vehicle loses panels and components amid flames. The scene ties to recent pauses in Cybertruck deliveries and broader government workforce changes under the new administration.
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump driving a compact car alongside a large bus decorated with Republican stars and an elephant logo. Passengers inside the bus wave as Trump declares he must occupy the driver's seat. A sign directs complaints about driving to Sen. Lindsey Graham. Published July 23 2015 the image captures the early stages of the Republican presidential contest after Trump entered the race the prior month.
