Political cartoons for December 1

Monday’s political cartoons include Trump's energy, the debt trap, and more

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Donald Trump looks at chart on an easel label “Energy” with an arrow moving directly downward. He says, “Drill, baby drill! Oil and gas prices have never been so low!” An aide responds, “Sir, this chart is about your energy…”

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

This cartoon depicts a family of a father, mother, and small boy. The mother is holding the boy’s hand as they look warily at a threatening machine. The machine has large, sharp teeth-like edges like an animal trap. The words “Disastercard” and “VISE” where “VISE” looks like the VISA logo are on the side. A sign inside the machine reads, “Spend! Why not? Spend now! E-Z terms! Sign here.”

(Image credit: Paul Duginski / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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