Donald Trump promotes a revival slogan aimed at Germany while Angela Merkel faces the consequences. The effort highlights ongoing tensions in transatlantic relations and questions about external influence on European domestic policy. The piece argues that such interventions impose unnecessary hardship without delivering benefits.
Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny over his tariffs approach as the Republican Party grapples with the economic fallout. The policy has drawn internal party tension amid broader trade debates. The piece portrays the GOP as aligned with a flawed leader on the issue.
Donald Trump expanded tariffs across trading partners in mid-2026, triggering immediate market volatility and diplomatic pushback. The move raised costs for consumers and businesses reliant on imports. The piece portrays the policy as an indiscriminate barrage that disrupts daily life and global commerce.
Dave Granlund's cartoon features a massive aircraft carrier flying the American flag, prominently labeled 'WAR vs IRAN EXIT PLAN,' from which a fragile paper airplane is taking off with a dashed flight path. The ocean waves below add to the maritime setting. This piece employs political satire, military humor, foreign policy commentary, war strategy parody, geopolitical cartooning, and illustrative wit to poke fun at planning. The simplicity of the paper airplane contrasts sharply with the imposing ship, underscoring themes of inadequacy in complex scenarios. Granlund's signature style brings dry humor to the forefront, making it a sharable critique of current events.
The cartoon shows the U.S. Capitol wrapped in yellow crime scene tape after GOP Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill. Body outlines on the ground list consequences including millions losing health coverage, four trillion dollars in new debt, higher taxes on the poor, increased ICE deportations, lost food stamps and axed clean energy programs. All outcomes are attributed to aiding billionaires. The image uses the crime scene motif to highlight the bill's projected effects on vulnerable groups and federal spending priorities as of early July 2025.
