Accusations of kleptocracy and self-dealing have followed Donald Trump through multiple phases of his political career. Critics point to patterns of self-promotion and waste in government dealings. The cartoon frames these issues as dead fish surfacing in a reflecting pool, with Trump depicted wearing a crown and clown makeup while an older observer looks on. The editorial position criticizes Trump as emblematic of corruption and grift.
Nigeria continues to contend with sustained inflation and rising living costs. The piece responds to persistent price pressure on households and the strain it places on the wider economy. It presents inflation as a predatory force circling a vessel already taking on water.
Questions about Mitch McConnell's health and future in Senate leadership have persisted into mid-2026. The Kentucky Republican has faced repeated absences and public episodes that fuel speculation about his capacity to continue. Colleagues in both parties watch closely because his position influences committee assignments and floor strategy. The uncertainty affects legislative timelines on appropriations and judicial matters. The piece argues that the situation leaves observers with little reliable information and treats the ambiguity itself as the central story.
Details of a revenue-sharing agreement for the Gordie Howe Bridge between Canada and the United States have been released. The arrangement requires Canada to split toll revenues despite covering full construction costs. The editorial highlights public frustration with the terms and uses a reference to a potential Trump naming to underscore political sensitivities around the project.
On July 7 2026 Mark Carney speaks from a Build Canada Homes podium about ongoing government efforts to address the national housing crisis. Below the surface a yellow submarine marked Made in Germany and bearing a maple leaf emblem carries the slogan We all live in a Carney submarine. The scene references the Beatles song while depicting policy exploration through underwater imagery with musical notes and a small fish observer.
Weyant depicts Donald Trump flipping a coin to determine whether to uphold or abandon the Iran nuclear agreement, satirizing the randomness of his foreign policy decision-making. The coin toss metaphor suggests Trump treats major diplomatic decisions as matters of chance. The cartoon captures diplomatic anxiety about Trump's unpredictability.
The cartoon from May 2026 shows six Supreme Court justices in black robes against a red curtain. Central figures include Clarence Thomas laughing with a Coke, Brett Kavanaugh with a beer, and others with stern or smirking expressions. Gold text reads Our Corrupt Runneth Over. The image references ongoing ethics debates involving several conservative members of the court.
Anthropomorphic eggs stand before a price sign showing increases per dozen and tell a large figure wearing a red MAGA hat that they did not vote for Trump. The scene addresses ongoing inflation on groceries in early 2025 after the election.
On March 31, 2021, cartoonist Dick Wright depicted two Roman soldiers standing outside an empty tomb with its stone rolled away. One soldier tells the other not to worry because the event will be forgotten in a few years. The image references the New Testament account of Jesus' resurrection on Easter morning. The soldiers' casual dismissal contrasts with the significance of the open tomb in Christian tradition. The drawing uses the historical setting of the crucifixion and resurrection narrative.
