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Donald Trump's jumbo-sized corruption | May 14 editorial cartoons

Wednesday's editorial cartoons feature artificial intelligence, Democratic attempts to reach rural voters, a tariff deal with Xi Jinping, the U.S. economy, tariffs, and habeas corpus.

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By The Week US

published 14 May 2025

This political cartoon takes place at a college graduation. A male and female student in cap and gown look up at a stage where a smiling, human-like robot labeled "A.I" accepts a diploma. The woman says, "I guess that it's only right that they get our diplomas. They did most of our schoolwork." The man responds, "Gulp! And I let them do my resume!"

This cartoon depicts a large airplane labeled with the word "CORRUPTION" written across its side in large, bold letters. A small figure resembling Donald Trump is shown atop the stairs leading up to the plane.

This cartoon is titled "OUTREACH TO RURAL VOTERS..." It takes place on a dirt road with an abandoned building in the background. A donkey stands next to blue car labeled "NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY DNC." Another driver in a pickup truck says "YOU MIGHT WANNA GET A TRUCK."

This political cartoon is titled "Tariff Pause" and shows Donald Trump shaking hands with Xi Jinping. Donald Trump says, "We sort of have a deal." Xi Jinping responds, "Kinda, maybe..."

This cartoon depicts a large, Titanic-like ship labeled "U.S. ECONOMY" heading towards a giant iceberg labeled "TARIFFS" in a dark, icy sea. A speech bubble from the ship says, "THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN... THERE WILL BE A LITTLE DISTURBANCE! JUST FIND A DOOR THAT CAN FIT TWO PEOPLE!"

This four-panel cartoon depicts Donald Trump in different stages of reacting to the word "TARIFFS." In the first panel, he enthusiastically shouts "TARIFFS!" with celebratory bursts around the word. In the second, he says "TARIFFS" with less intensity and some swirling lines. In the third, he says "TARIFFS" again, now smaller and with wavy lines. In the final panel, the word "TARIFFS" is in a small thought bubble above his head, accompanied by "POOF!"

This cartoon depicts Donald Trump waving from the steps of Air Force One. The plane has "MAGA: MAKE ARABIA GREAT AGAIN" written on its side.

This cartoon depicts a man and a woman sitting in armchairs, watching a television screen. The woman comments, "WITH EVERYTHING THAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD THESE DAYS, IT'S NICE THAT WE CAN STILL ESCAPE INTO THE MOVIES..." The screen reads "MOVIE RENTAL $19.99. WITH TRUMP TARIFF: $147.99 WOULD YOU STILL LIKE TO ORDER?" The man looks shocked and says, "OH, FOR THE LOVE OF..."

This cartoon takes place onboard the Emperor's ship in the Star Wars universe. Donald Trump, dressed in a black robe and seated in a chair reminiscent of the Emperor from Star Wars, holds a glowing orange lightsaber. Stephen Miller, dressed in a dark robe, says, "MY LORD... HABEAS CORPUS HAS BEEN SUSPENDED." Trump replies, "GOOD... GOOOOOOOOD..."

This cartoon depicts two figures sitting on a couch watching a television screen that we can't see. One figure exclaims, "Wow! I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS UNBRIDLED, VIOLENT MELEE!" The other figure asks, "ARE YOU BETTING ON THE COPS OR THE POLITICIANS?"

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