Political cartoons for August 23

Sunday’s political cartoons include hot summer, national debt, and more

By
Published

A boy in a baseball uniform, a man, and a woman are walking on a hot day and all are swearing. The man says, “I bet this is the hottest summer on record!” The woman responds, “And this will be the coolest summer for the rest of our lives!”

(Image credit: John Darkow / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

This cartoon depicts 18 pyramids and is titled “$40 Trillion National Debt Under Trump: A Pile of Dollar Bills Almost the Size of 18 Great Pyramids!” A voice from a tiny figure says, “That gives me an idea for my ballroom!”

(Image credit: Monte Wolverton / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

The Week

Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/flexiimages/jacafc5zvs1692883516.jpg

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.

Sign up
The Week US