Political cartoons for January 17

Saturday’s political cartoons include hard hats, compliance, and more

Donald Trump and Jerome Powell wear hardhats and look at a plan held by Powell. Trump points at it and says, “We’re going to be looking into these renovation costs at the Federal Reserve!” Powell says, “Okay. Why are you showing me plans for the White House ballroom?”

(Image credit: John Deering / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

The statue of a blindfolded Lady Justice has been chopped in half in this cartoon. Her arm holding the scale of justice has been severed and lies on the ground. A masked Donald Trump walks away carrying a large axe on his shoulder and says, “She failed to comply.”

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

This cartoon is titled “The Liberator.” Donald Trump says “Mine!” as he carries away a large barrel of oil with the Venezuelan flag on it. A dark-skinned man and woman in the background hold out their hands in exasperation and look concerned.

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

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