Politics
Inflation Cartoons That Nail the Pain of Prices, Politics and Gas
By Erica Coleman · June 17, 2026
Cartoon Shows Uncle Sam Caught in Inflation Vise Turned by Sleeping Trump
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. Cagle Cartoons
Elephant Pushes Trump Boulder Up Hill in Weyant Drawing
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. Cagle Cartoons
Cartoon shows couple discussing maxed credit cards and reflecting pool
The image displays a woman standing with papers looking concerned next to a man seated in a recliner holding papers. Visible text in speech bubbles refers to credit cards being maxed out and a plan to add a reflecting pool. The title at the top reads about politicians operating as average Americans. A signature appears in the upper right. Cagle Cartoons
Cartoon Shows Dad Docking Son's Allowance for Taxes and Fees
In the cartoon a blond boy in a pink shirt tells a friend in a striped shirt that his ten dollar allowance drops to a dollar thirteen after his dad deducts taxes for electricity laundry snacks and a long shower surcharge. Cagle Cartoons
Trump Pours War-Fueled Inflation on BBQ While Uncle Sam Burns
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. Cagle Cartoons
Trump Tells MAGA Supporter His Base Will Stick With Him Despite Gas Prices
The cartoon shows Donald Trump with a gas pump labeled GAS PRICES aimed toward a man wearing a red MAGA hat who has both hands raised. Trump states his base would still vote for him even if he shot someone, and the supporter responds that it depends on the type of gun. The artist signature WHAMOND and cagle.com/whamond appear at the bottom. Cagle Cartoons
Cartoon depicts two figures before China's dominance wall
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. Cagle Cartoons
Cartoon Shows Figure With Help Sign Facing Another With Cash
Visible in the cartoon are two figures facing each other. The left figure wears a blue shirt labeled trump, holds a white sign reading please help, and carries a red hat marked maga. The right figure has yellow hair, a black jacket with green bills protruding from pockets, and a red tie. Cagle Cartoons
Trump Ballooned as Inflation Lifts Grocery Shopper Skyward in de Adder Cartoon
Michael de Adder draws a hefty Donald Trump as an enormous balloon marked 'INFLATION,' his tie extending like a string to hoist a tiny shopping cart. A frantic shopper clings to the cart, groceries tumbling out below. Power lines loom in the background against a clear sky. Cagle Cartoons
US Economy Sinking Amid Debt Icebergs in Treacherous Waters Cartoon
This political cartoon illustrates the US Economy as a massive ship labeled accordingly, dramatically sinking after colliding with numerous icebergs each marked 'DEBT.' A speech bubble from the ship warns to alert the president about icebergs, evoking the Titanic disaster in a clear metaphor for economic peril. Cagle Cartoons
Cartoon Captures Child's Skepticism Toward Economic Mobility Tales
The image shows a father holding an open book titled American Fables beside a child tucked in bed with a teddy bear. The boy speaks from a large speech bubble rejecting the notion of climbing the economic ladder. A soccer ball rests on the floor near stacked books and a nightstand with a lamp and toy train. Cagle Cartoons
Elephant Warns of Midterm Losses as Trump Eyes Patio Deck
The image depicts an elephant character in a blue suit and red tie facing a caricature figure with yellow hair. The elephant's speech bubble lists concerns about gas prices, cost of living, and midterms. The other figure's speech bubble mentions fixing issues with a patio deck. The drawing includes the artist signature WHAMOND and Cagle. Cagle Cartoons
Mother's Day Gift: A Bomb of Gas Prices Hits Home
Gary McCoy's cartoon captures a family moment where a young son hands his mother a lit bomb marked GAS, exclaiming Happy Mother's Day, while she thanks him enthusiastically. The image ties into tags like Mom, mother, Mothers Day, gas, oil, petro, prices, economy, inflation. Cagle Cartoons
Trump Denies Being Underwater as Polls Sink White House in Granlund Cartoon
The image shows the White House underwater surrounded by fish and bubbles with an American flag on top. A large speech bubble from the building reads FAKE NEWS! I'M NOT (GURGLE) UNDERWATER! A sign labeled TRUMP POLLS sits underwater near the building. The cartoon is by Dave Granlund and dated 2026. Cagle Cartoons
Congressmen Question How to Give Away Billions on $174,000 Salary
The cartoon shows two men in business attire carrying briefcases in front of a large domed building resembling Congress. One wears green, the other gray stripes. They hold cases labeled with dollar signs. The caption questions giving away billions on a $174,000 salary. Visible elements include green bushes, a path, and a small sun. Cagle Cartoons
Cartoon shows Trump viewing steep red decline on chart
The image displays a chart on an easel with a sharp red downward arrow across grid lines. A standing man in a suit holds a pointer toward the chart base. Donald Trump appears seated in a large ornate chair on the right side. A caption runs along the bottom edge. Wall decorations include framed pictures and gold ornaments. Cagle Cartoons
Large Bomb Marked Iran War Shows 25 Billion and Counting
The image presents a large black bomb-like object labeled 25 billion and counting with Iran and War text on an attached structure. A small figure appears at the bottom. Tags include Iran war, 25 billion, debt, affordability, war cost, inflation, bomb. The drawing uses bold outlines and minimal background details. Cagle Cartoons
White House gas lighting sign towers beside rising gas prices in new de Adder cartoon
The cartoon depicts a gas prices sign with arrows pointing up for regular, plus and ultra grades next to a much taller gas lighting sign listing outright lying, blame-shifting and diverting. A small figure pulls the prices sign while a golf cart driver points to the lighting sign. The White House with an American flag stands in the background. Cagle Cartoons
Couple Argues Over Driving to Dinner Due to Gas Prices
The cartoon depicts an elderly woman in a yellow top and purple skirt standing with a man in a white shirt and blue tie beside a large gray truck with its door open. Speech bubbles show the woman assuming a drive to dinner and the man citing current gas prices while suggesting she show some calf. Cagle Cartoons
Cartoon depicts stargazers spotting high gas prices in clear night sky
The image shows a dark night sky filled with stars and nebulae above a hill. An adult figure points upward while holding the hand of a child figure who stands with mouth open. The caption text runs along the bottom edge. Artist signature appears in the lower left corner. Cagle Cartoons
Campaign Signs Satirize Gas Prices in 2026 Midterms
John Darkow's cartoon shows campaign signs for the coming election, with a straightforward Vote Democrat board featuring a blue donkey symbol, contrasted by a gas station-style sign advertising GAS 4.24 REGULAR and a small Vote GOP placard below. Cagle Cartoons
Sticker Shock Shifts from Car Dealers to Grocery Produce Aisles
The cartoon depicts a supermarket produce section with green apples, red tomatoes and bottles on shelves. Multiple yellow signs show dollar symbols. Three figures stand by a shopping cart while one points toward the display. The caption references sticker shock previously limited to car dealers. Cagle Cartoons
Vultures Circle Foreclosed Home as Spring Robins Stay Away
Vultures replace robins on a house marked by foreclosures in this cartoon. Tags include foreclosures, property taxes, inflation, interest rates, heating costs, fuel, maintenance and local taxes. The image shows birds holding papers near a green roof home with a red door and a sign in the yard. Cagle Cartoons
Couple on couch reacts to TV screen in living room cartoon
Image shows man and woman seated on purple couch wearing red caps labeled MAGA. One speech bubble reads about Trump not caring. Another mentions deep state. Television set stands in front. Artist name appears at bottom right. Scene is indoors with simple furniture visible. Cagle Cartoons
Schwadron Cartoon Shows Singer Lamenting Blocked Strait and Rising Petrol Prices
The cartoon depicts a guitarist on a stage with blue curtains and yellow backdrop singing about an unwinnable war with Iran followed by a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that leads to higher petrol prices. Four audience members sit in the foreground. Cagle Cartoons
Trump's Gas Price Promise: From 2024 Pledge to 2026 Reality
Michael de Adder's cartoon splits into 2024 and 2026 panels, showing a figure resembling Trump addressing a high gas pump with a promise to fix it if elected, tagged with Trump, gas, prices. In the later panel, the same figure pulls the pump down low, saying 'you're welcome,' tying into election, energy, Iran, war themes. Cagle Cartoons
Cartoon Shows Man Surrounded by April 1 Calendar Pages
The cartoon depicts a man in a green vest examining several loose April 1 calendar pages that have fallen to the floor. A wall calendar also displays April 1. A woman with orange hair and glasses stands with arms crossed nearby. The speech bubble reads that every day this year felt like April Fools. Cagle Cartoons
Spring Broke: Gas Prices Crush Vacation Dreams in Darkow Cartoon
John Darkow's cartoon captures the sting of high gas prices amid inflation and war, showing a yellow vehicle at a station with unleaded fuel marked at 3.95 9/10 per gallon, pay in advance. Speech bubbles reveal a conversation where one asks about not going anywhere for spring break, and the reply puns on being 'Spring Broke' due to gas costs. Cagle Cartoons
Three Men Hold Signs Asking for Money on Sidewalk
The image shows three men positioned on a sidewalk under a spotlight. The left man sits holding a sign reading I NEED MONEY FOR FOOD next to a cup. The middle man sits holding a sign reading I NEED MONEY FOR SHELTER. The right man stands holding a sign reading I NEED MONEY FOR GAS and a red gas can while wearing a red cap with MAGA text. Cagle Cartoons