Aug. 6 editorial cartoons

Wednesday's political cartoons include Texas legislators on the lam, Donald Trump's search for lickspittle statisticians, and the Canadian wildfires

This cartoon depicts a “Welcome to Illinois” billboard on the side of a road. The bottom of the sign reads, “A sanctuary state now accepting got away Texas legislators.”

(Image credit: Chip Bok / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

This cartoon depicts Donald Trump outside the White House speaking to reporters. He says, “I’m proud of my economic record as president. I’m getting richer by the day.”

(Image credit: Harley Schwadron / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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