Political cartoons for August 7

Friday's political cartoons include late-stage narcissism, wildfire s'mores, and U.S. debt

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Donald Trump speaks on a stage with giant letters behind him that spell out “ME”. Trump says, “My administration is all about the little guy…”

(Image credit: Christopher Weyant / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

This cartoon is titled “Summer Vacation 2026…” A mom, dad, and two children are in a forest that is on fire. The parents carry a cooler, and vacation gear that includes an umbrella and pool float. The kids are a boy and a girl and they are warily roasting marshmallows on the forest fire. The dad says, “Kids, we promised you s’mores, so keep ‘em toasting while we evacuate!”

(Image credit: David Horsey / Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency)

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