trump and the economy

May
27
2026
Trump and GOP Face Cost of Living Backlash in Affordability Cartoon
AFFORDABILITY CRISIS by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a Republican elephant extending its trunk toward Donald Trump while a small figure in a MAGA cap declares the offering peanuts. Trump stands holding a large sack labeled cost of living concerns that overflows with people and symbols of daily expenses. The image responds to ongoing debates over inflation and household affordability during the 2026 period.
Cartoon Shows Figure with Leg Caught in Trap Labeled Iran
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a caricature of a man with blonde hair wearing a dark suit lying prone on a beige background. His leg is secured inside a large metal leg trap device that has the word Iran printed on it. A chain extends from the trap. A red cloth lies near the figure and a hacksaw tool is positioned on the ground close to his head. The artist signature appears in the lower left corner.
May
25
2026
Graduation Speaker Delivers Apology from Podium
GRADUATION APOLOGIES by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a graduation stage with red curtains and a speaker at the podium delivering an apology text to graduates whose caps are seen in the front rows. The scene includes a university seal on the podium and a signature in the upper right.
May
25
2026
Elephant Pushes Trump Boulder Up Hill in Weyant Drawing
GOP HOLDING IT UP by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a gray elephant figure on a brown textured slope beneath a large black sphere marked with orange letters. A speech bubble contains multiple lines of text. The scene includes a hill surface and white background area with visible drawing lines. Tags include gop elephant trump boulder hill november speech.
Dad Shepherds Because of Gas Prices
DAD SHEPHERDS BECAUSE OF GAS PRICES by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
May
18
2026
Economies and War
ECONOMIES AND WAR by Paresh Nath, politicalcartoons.com
MOVIE THE NEW GREAT DICTATORS
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
Midterm Election Theft
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
May
15
2026
THE PROVOCATOR
by Angel Boligan, politicalcartoons.com
China sucks up to Donald Trump
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
May
15
2026
Cartoon Shows Uncle Sam Caught in Inflation Vise Turned by Sleeping Trump
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon displays Uncle Sam inside a red vise marked INFLA on the left block and TION on the right block. Sweat drops fly from Uncle Sam's head as he grimaces. Trump in a blue suit grips the vise handle with a yellow Zzz bubble above his head indicating sleep. The vise mechanism and base are clearly shown on a white background with the artist's signature at top left.
Trump Pours War-Fueled Inflation on BBQ While Uncle Sam Burns
GRILL MASTER TRUMP - WAR-FUELED INFLATION BBQ by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
In this Steve Sack cartoon Trump stands at a BBQ grill pouring a bottle labeled war-fueled inflation onto the coals creating large flames that engulf the legs and hat of Uncle Sam while Trump asks if he mentioned the hottest economy.
May
14
2026
Cartoon depicts two figures before China's dominance wall
CHINA'S GREAT WALL by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a massive stone wall curving across hills labeled in red text China's global dominance. At the bottom right two men in suits stand on grass one with yellow hair and red tie. A speech bubble extends from the second man stating I hear you like walls. The wall has watchtowers and the background shows green hills under a blue sky.
May
14
2026
Trump China Visit
TRUMP CHINA VISIT by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Brain Cartoon Shows Single Thought in Damaged Head
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon displays a side view of Trump in a blue suit with red tie and flag pin. The top of the skull is removed to reveal a brain covered in holes and dark spots. A white speech bubble near the ear reads ME. A quote at the top states Trump does not think about Americans financial situation and thinks of one thing. Signature and caglecartoons.com credit sit at bottom left.
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