5 monumental cartoons about the proposed Arc de Trump

Artists take on approval ratings, McDonalds, and more

Donald Trump and an aide holding an “Arc de Trump” sign are outside the White House, where a giant arch looms overhead. The aide says, “...OK…this is going to require a zoning variance.”

(Image credit: Jack Ohman / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency)

A male and female tourist in Washington DC take a photo of “The Trump Arch.” The arch is an arrow that drops straight into the ground and is labeled “Approval Rating.”

(Image credit: Joe Heller / Copyright 2025 Hellertoon.com)

This cartoon depicts a giant golden arche like you’d see at McDonalds. Except this is a monument in Washington DC and has $40 trillion debt inscribed in the base. The caption reads, “The White House unveils the Trump arch design.”

(Image credit: Michael Ramirez / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

This cartoon is titled “The Arch de Trump.” It depicts a large arch in Washington DC that resembles a gas pump with all types of gasoline priced at more than $4.25. A car drives through the arch and someone inside the car says, “At least it really captures his lasting legacy…”

(Image credit: Christopher Weyant / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

Donald Trump stands next to a golden model of the Arc de Trump on a table. Aides try to hand him papers labeled "ICE, Ukraine quagmire, Strait of Hormuz quagmire and cost of living crisis." Trump says, "Can't you see there's more urgent matters to deal with?"

(Image credit: Graeme MacKay / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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