Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that gas prices are very low even as national averages hover near record territory. The statement comes amid ongoing public frustration with energy costs that have remained elevated for months. The editorial takes the position that such denials amount to deliberate misdirection rather than engagement with economic data.
The cartoon by Graeme MacKay contrasts Theodore Roosevelt's famous speak softly and carry a big stick approach with Donald Trump's version of yelling loudly and spinning a stick covered in tariffs. In the lower panel Trump appears dizzy from the motion as a Canadian hand offers toilet tissue labeled tariff-free wipes. The image comments on recent US tariff actions and their impact on Canadian trade relations as of the September 2026 publication date.
References to Donald Trump appearing in Jeffrey Epstein files have resurfaced in political discourse. The cartoon uses a coin flip to illustrate that scrutiny persists regardless of the outcome. It critiques the notion that any new development clears the former president.
A massive robot marked AI looms over a 2026 graduation ceremony, swatting at fleeing graduates and tearing their congratulations banner. The scene captures growing public anxiety about artificial intelligence displacing human roles in education and the workforce. Graduates in caps and gowns look up in alarm as the mechanical figure dominates the sky above them.
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump as Jesus Christ, complete with robe and sandals, claiming he had bigger crowds than Jesus at his resurrection. Standing beside him is the Pope, dressed in traditional Vatican attire with glasses and a cross, correcting the pronunciation to insurrection. Tags like Trump, Pope, Jesus, resurrection, and insurrection drive the humor, poking at Trump's known obsession with crowd sizes and linking it to the January 6 events. The artist, Michael de Adder, uses simple lines and a light background to focus on the figures and dialogue, creating a sharp satirical commentary on arrogance and political missteps. This piece fits well in editorial sections, blending religious imagery with current politics for a dry, pointed laugh.
Dave Whamond's political cartoon splits into 'Then' and 'Now' panels, showing Baghdad Bob in military garb proclaiming Baghdad's safety and ongoing victory, dismissing liars. On the right, a Trump-like figure dubbed Tehran Trump, wearing a beret and suit, declares Iran obliterated and battle over, again urging disbelief in liars. The satire underscores parallels in propaganda and denialism, with tags like political satire, Trump caricature, Iraq War reference, Iran conflict, misinformation leaders, and historical parallel. This visual commentary critiques how figures twist realities in wartime narratives, blending dry humor with sharp observation on political exaggeration.
This political cartoon by Whamond features South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a prominent Republican and potential Trump ally, wearing a cowboy hat labeled 'NOEM' and speaking at a podium. She declares, 'Actually, I think this ICE operation went pretty good,' while standing beside two gravestones inscribed with 'Alex Pretti' and 'Renee Nicole Good,' adorned with flowers. The image satirizes immigration enforcement, border policy, and the human cost of deportation, highlighting perceived political callousness toward migrant deaths. Through humor and irony, it critiques how politicians like Noem might downplay tragedies in ICE operations, making it a sharp editorial cartoon on current Republican stances.
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump inside a stopwatch rebranded from 60 Minutes to Spin-Its. Repeated LIE text surrounds the dial. The image criticizes the news program for soft coverage rather than hard-hitting questions during a recent interview.
The cartoon depicts tariffs as a defeated wrestler on the mat while inflation soars above in a wrestling ring. A figure resembling President Trump lies nearby after the bout. The scene responds to 2025 tariff policies and their economic fallout. Tariffs were imposed on imports earlier in the year. Rising prices followed those measures. The visual shows the policy outcome through the wrestling loss.
On March 3 2025 Taylor Jones depicts Donald Trump and Elon Musk in a Cybertruck soaring off a desert cliff in a Thelma and Louise style scene. Musk waves from the passenger side asking how his driving is while a red MAGA hat tumbles away. The image references their roles in federal workforce reductions and the Department of Government Efficiency.
