Uncle Sam is in danger | June 7 editorial cartoons

Saturday's political cartoons include reminders that we are all going to die, and Elon Musk taking a chainsaw to the 'Big, Beautiful, Bill'

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This cartoon takes place in a swimming pool where an elephant sits on a flamingo float with a tropical drink and wears aviator sunglasses. The elephant says, “We’re all gonna die, some sooner and considerably poorer than others.”

(Image credit: Drew Sheneman / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency)

This cartoon depicts Elon Musk as a Frankenstein’s-monster figure. He holds a chainsaw and is about to cut down a tree labeled “Big Beautiful bill.” Donald Trump hides behind the tree. Musk says, “Disgusting Abomination! Chainsaw!” Trump says, “Whoever created this guy should be fired!”

(Image credit: John Darkow / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

This cartoon shows Uncle Sam drowning in a swimming pool, his hands raised in need of help. An elephant sits in a lifeguard’s chair, unmoved by what he sees. He speaks into a megaphone and says, “We’re all going to die eventually…”

(Image credit: Mike Luckovich / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

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