Today's political cartoons - May 7, 2025 | The Week

published 7 May 2025

This political cartoon depicts a movie poster titled "TARIFFS" in large, dramatic lettering, set against a dark and stormy sky with a swirling tornado in the background. Three figures are caught in the wind and debris below the tornado, looking upwards with expressions of shock and fear. Smaller text at the bottom reads "NOW THREATENING the AMERICAN FILM INDUSTRY."

This cartoon depicts a Caucasian middle-aged man and a younger woman walking a dog. The man says, "WHERE ARE OUR THOUSAND-DOLLAR STIPEND AND AIRPLANE TICKETS IF WE WANT TO SELF-DEPORT? The woman answers, "AT THIS POINT, WHO'S GOING TO TAKE US?"

This cartoon features three characters from Sesame Street: Ernie, Big Bird, and Count von Count. Ernie holds a chalkboard with a drawing of a tank, a clock set to 6 o'clock, and the letters "PBS," and says, "HEY, KIDS! JUST SIX HOURS OF SPENDING ON DEFENSE EQUALS THE ENTIRE FEDERAL SUBSIDY FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION!!!" Big Bird, looking directly at the viewer, says, "BUT ELON MUSK THINKS HE CAN BALANCE THE BUDGET BY DE-FUNDING US!" Count von Count, on the right, says, "ELON NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO COUNT!"

This political cartoon is titled "THE NEGOTIATORS." It depicts Donald Trump on a phone call with Xi Jinping. Trump, holding a phone to his ear and pointing aggressively, says, "MY TWO DOLL POLICY BEATS YOUR ONE CHILD POLICY." Xi Jinping raises an eyebrow.

This cartoon depicts a stork flying through a cloudy sky, carrying a baby in a sling held in its beak. The baby is crying and exclaims, "NOT THE NEWARK AIRPORT!! ARE YOU INSANE?!"

This political cartoon depicts Uncle Sam looking at a large book titled "HISTORY V-E DAY ANNIVERSARY FASCISM DEFEATED 80 YEARS AGO." A yellow and black "CAUTION" tape is used as a bookmark. Uncle Sam asks, "WHY IS THIS BOOKMARK A 'PROCEED WITH CAUTION' TAPE?"

This cartoon depicts a meeting in an office between a financial advisor and an older client. The advisor is playing a banjo and singing to his client, "YOUR RETIREMENT FUND NEEDS A THEME SONG. HOW ABOUT 'IS THAT ALL THERE IS?"

This cartoon depicts Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney standing outside the White House. A car parked behind Carney has a Canadian license plate and is filled with geese. Trump is holding a goose by the neck and saying "HERE... I'M DEPORTING YOUR GEESE, TOO."

This cartoon depicts Elon Musk aggressively using a chainsaw labeled "DOGE" to cut the neck of a large goose. The goose's body is a nest containing three golden eggs labeled "SCIENCE," "Rx," and "TECH." A smaller, decapitated goose head lies nearby, looking shocked. Musk is saying, "WE'RE GOING TO SAVE BILLIONS IN BIRD FEED!"

This cartoon depicts the swearing in of Donald Trump. John Roberts says "AND SWEAR TO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE..." while Trump says, "DEFEND THE CONSTI-HOOBY-WHATTY NOW?.."

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