Balancing act

Balancing act

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A nervous-looking bull labeled “Stock Market” is precariously balanced atop the “A” in the word “Ai” in this cartoon.

David Horsey / Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency

Donald Trump speaks to a big-eyed alien who has just arrived on Earth and exited its spacecraft. Trump says, “The truth is out there? Not interested, go back.”

Jack Ohman / Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency

A giant ship labeled “US Economy” sails through a minefield in this cartoon. The mines are all labeled “Debt” and there’s no way for the ship to avoid them. A voice from on board says, “The president wants you to let him know if you see any icebergs.”

Christopher Weyant / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.

A woman and a man are at the airport. The woman says, “Ah, it will be so nice to go on vacation and get away from it all!” Meanwhile, the man glumly looks at his passport that is stamped “TRUMP” and has a picture of the president’s face on it. The signs at the airport read, “Fuel Surcharge in effect” and “Caution! Do you have hantavirus?” There’s also a board listing all the canceled flights and an “out of business” sign by one of the airlines.

Dave Whamond / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.

Peter Kuper / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.

Two rats labeled “Hantavirus” look at RFK Jr., who looks wears Mickey Mouse ears and holds a paper that says, “Mickey Mousing around with Health Care.” One rat says, “There’s something about this guy I like!”

Joe Heller / Copyright 2026 Hellertoon.com

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