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Apr
3
2025
Trump Steers Economy Off Cliff as Musk Bails
TRUMP ECONOMY by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
On April 3 2025 Pat Bagley depicts Donald Trump at the wheel of an economy car plunging off a cliff with Elon Musk jumping clear in a MAGA hat and shirt declaring Trump never wrong.
Mar
27
2025
safety leak Signal
SAFETY LEAK SIGNAL by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
Nazi Figure Lurks Behind American Universities Clock Tower
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon portrays a large building labeled American Universities with a clock tower. A figure wearing a swastika armband peeks from behind the tower. The image addresses antisemitism on college campuses. It responds to ongoing controversies at schools including Columbia, Harvard, UCLA and others. The visual suggests antisemitic elements persist within university administrations despite public statements.
Musk and DOGE team depicted shedding government parts mid-flight
LIGHTER AND FASTER DOGE by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon published February 28 2025 shows Elon Musk and a companion in a stripped government vehicle labeled DOGE and GOVERNMENT. The vehicle flies off a cliff while shedding parts including wheels and panels. A speech bubble claims the vehicle is now faster and lighter. The image responds to the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency initiative targeting federal spending and workforce reductions at agencies including USAID NOAA and the Department of Defense.
DOGE efficiency drive prompts revised federal posters
DOGE CUTS TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon displays three altered government posters under the heading Updated Government Posters. The left panel shows the familiar see something say something message above a note that no one remains to answer calls. The center panel depicts Smokey Bear gripping a chainsaw with text stating only you can prevent forest fires and literally we let everyone else go. The right panel shows Uncle Sam pointing forward while instructing viewers to submit lists of five accomplishments or face termination. These images respond to the February 2025 DOGE initiative led by Elon Musk and the Trump administration that directed agencies including the FBI, CDC, FDA, National Park Service, and USAID to reduce staff and submit productivity reports.
Feb
8
2025
Thrill seekers
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Feb
2
2025
Stock algorithms
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Trump suspends FDA health warnings
TRUMP SUSPENDS FDA HEALTH WARNINGS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dec
20
2024
Stock Losers
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Dec
19
2024
Musk steers Cybertruck toward debt cliff as GOP passengers panic
MUSK MINIONS by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
On December 19 2024 Pat Bagley depicts Elon Musk driving a Cybertruck toward a debt cliff sign. Donald Trump and Mike Johnson ride as passengers who realize the doors are jammed. The image comments on ongoing disputes over government funding and the debt ceiling after the election.
Dec
17
2024
Inflating value
Luojie, China Daily, China
Nov
19
2024
'Grey rhino’ risk
Luojie, China Daily, China
Nov
19
2024
Mounting risks
Luojie, China Daily, China
Nov
19
2024
Advise and consent
ADVISE AND CONSENT by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Ukraine troops reportedly gaining ground in Kursk
UKRAINE TROOPS REPORTEDLY GAINING GROUND IN KURSK by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
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