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Graeme MacKay's cartoon depicts a stage parody of American Idol called Trump Idol, where a crowned Donald Trump judges world leaders performing acts related to reciprocal tariffs. A figure resembling Mark Carney bows in a top hat, having performed a disappearing act on tariffs, while a kangaroo-costumed character waits, labeled as Australia's Anthony Albanese. A Statue of Liberty figure holds a sign for E Macron France, and a box reads Carney The Great with a Canadian flag. The scene satirizes trade, diplomacy, economy, trust, and international relationships under Trump's strategy, with a bald advisor announcing the next act to 'Your Majesty.' The backdrop emphasizes reciprocal tariffs, blending protest and boycott themes in a humorous critique of USMCA and global partnerships.
Apr
11
2025
Alexandra Bowman's cartoon captures the stock market turmoil under Trump policies, showing caricatures of Trump, Elon Musk, and JD Vance gleefully riding a rocket down a crashing graph line marked with IRAs, stocks, 401ks, and pension funds. The NYSE sign declares 'You Must Be This Rich to Ride,' piled with money bags, satirizing how tariffs and Republican strategies favor the wealthy while everyday investments and retirement savings take a dive over an extremely short time period. The 'WHEEE!' shout adds dry humor to the volatile Wall Street scene, poking at MAGA's high-risk economic ride.
Apr
10
2025
On April 10, 2025, a cartoon depicts President Donald Trump at the podium with his name replacing his head. Debris including shoes, a tire, and a book flies past as speech bubbles label him dumb. The scene references ongoing tariff conflicts with China and resulting economic concerns.
Apr
7
2025
The cartoon shows a rollercoaster car marked 'Market Madness' diving steeply, carrying two human figures with wild hair and open mouths, a black bull with horns looking concerned, and a brown bear clutching red tickets. This setup captures stock market volatility, with the bull and bear as classic symbols of rising and falling markets. Tags such as tariff, economy, Dow Jones, rollercoaster, and turbulence underscore the wild ride of financial ups and downs. The image keeps it simple, focusing on the immediate thrill and fear without deeper layers. Artistic style is bold and cartoonish, emphasizing the chaos in a clear, unambiguous way. No hidden meanings jump out; it's all about that market madness feel.
Mar
25
2025
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.
Mar
17
2025
Guy Parsons captures Trump in a cartoon where the former president, with his signature blonde hair and red tie, points to tariff-labeled blobs on a table, saying 'How about that, there it is again.' The scene includes a balding man and a woman with tall pink hair looking on. Tags like Trump, tariff, tax, steel and aluminum, duties, reciprocal, USA, America underscore the satire on trade policy shifts. This piece pokes at inconsistencies in economic approaches, typical of political cartoons that blend humor with commentary on current events.
Feb
14
2025
The cartoon depicts Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with a wide-eyed worm emerging from his ear, reacting in shock to his confirmation as HHS secretary. The speech bubble reads 'HE GOT CONFIRMED TOO?!?!' The February 2025 image references the recent Senate confirmation and Kennedy's publicized history with a brain parasite. Wexler uses the visual to highlight public and internal surprise at the appointment to lead federal health agencies.
Feb
4
2025
On February 4 2025 the image depicts Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as wrestlers hoisting shipping containers labeled US01 and CH81 inside a ring. The banner reads Pro Trade Wrestling. The scene responds to renewed tariff disputes and economic measures between the United States and China.
Jan
29
2025
ICE agents enter a church and question the use of Spanish among the congregation. One agent holds open handcuffs while another stands nearby. A stained glass window lies broken on the floor. The priest and worshippers show visible alarm. The scene occurs inside a sanctuary with a crucifix on the wall.
Nov
2
2024
The cartoon shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with worms protruding from his head. The worms issue calls to go wild on food and medicines. A speech bubble from the figure advocates dropping seed oils in favor of more beef fat. The White House stands in the background. The top text identifies him as Mr. Trump's choice for health and food advice. The image appeared on November 2, 2024.
Oct
27
2024
On October 27 2024, cartoonist Dave Whamond reimagines the Peanuts Great Pumpkin scene with Donald Trump as the looming orange figure. Sally expresses sudden hesitation while Linus watches from the patch. The image captures voter unease days before the November election between Trump and Kamala Harris. Polls showed the race tight with concerns over democracy and rights in play.
