Political cartoons for February 23

Monday’s political cartoons include tariff refunds, Epstein Island visits, and more

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This cartoon puts the reader in Washington DC, where it’s nighttime and a man can be seen through a window with a cell phone to his ear. He holds a piece of paper that reads “Illegal Tariffs.” A voice on the phone says, “Thank you for calling about your Trump tariff refund. There are only 3,175,628,475 callers ahead of you. Please hold.”

(Image credit: Clay Jones / Copyright 2025 Claytoonz)

This cartoon is titled “What Were You Doing On Epstein Island?” and has two panels. The top panel depicts a stereotypical old-timey rich guy with top hat and tuxedo and a man in a suit. The rich guy says, “I was there for business,” said the one-percenter. But I’m so sorry for his victims.” The man in the suit says, “I was there to network,” said the politician. But I’m so sorry for his victims.” The bottom panel shows a man in boxer shorts, robe, and academic hat. He says, “I was blinded by his wealth,” said the academic. “But I’m so sorry for his victims.” The next image is an outline of a man. He says, “I was there to party but I’m so sorry I got caught,” admitted no one ever.

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

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