Another name for the Gulf of Mexico | May 17 editorial cartoons

Saturday's political cartoons feature a new Air Force One, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and 'undocumented' immigrants.

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The cartoon is set on a sandy beach where a Native American village with a tipi is situated near pine trees. Two Native Americans stand on the shore looking out towards a sailing ship with two pilgrims on board approaching the shore. One of the Native Americans is speaking, saying, "THOSE UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS THINK THEY CAN JUST MARCH IN HERE!!!"

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

The cartoon depicts Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the left, looking weary and thoughtful. On the right, three men in suits are having a conversation. The first says "ZELENSKYY WAS A COMEDIAN BEFORE HE WAS ELECTED. THEN HE BECAME A HERO! EVERYONE KNOWS YOU ACT LIKE A HERO, THEN BECOME A CLOWN AFTER YOU GET INTO OFFICE!" The second man, wearing a bow tie, looks skeptical. The third man, with his arms crossed, adds, "AND HE CALLS HIMSELF A POLITICIAN!"

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

The cartoon depicts a map showing the southern part of the United States, Mexico to the west, and the body of water labeled "GULF OF QATAR." Air Force One is flying over the newly-renamed body of water wrapped in a large golden bow and towing a golden price tag labeled "$$$$" .

(Image credit: R.J. Matson / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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