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.
Ed Wexler's political cartoon captures Trump in a moment of satirical glory, mouth agape as he shouts 'Camel. Elephant. Doctor.' while pointing to a flipchart with crude drawings: a camel, an elephant, and a haloed Jesus figure in red robes, arms raised. The caption below reads 'Aced Another Cog Test!' blending Trump's real-life boasts about cognitive exams with absurd humor. Tags like Trump cognitive test, satirical illustration, Ed Wexler cartoon, Trump elephant camel doctor, humor Trump mental acuity, and political humor Trump health claims underscore the cartoon's sharp commentary on public perceptions of Trump's mental sharpness, delivered in classic cartoon style that's direct and unsparing.
The cartoon depicts a stage performance of the nativity story, with figures resembling Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus facing an inn with no room. From the audience, a caricature of Trump yells that it's Joe Biden's fault. Tags like Trump, nativity, blame, Joe Biden, president, and Christmas capture the satirical blend of biblical tale and modern politics. The scene unfolds on a simple stage with a crowd watching, emphasizing the humor in attributing ancient events to current leaders. Dry wit shines through in the absurdity of Trump's outburst, a nod to ongoing blame games in the economy and beyond.
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.
