Cartoons Critique: Economy, Health Care, and More

President Trump's Speech The economy was a hot topic this week. President Donald Trump gave a big speech about it. He said former President Joe Biden is to blame for high prices. But not everyone agrees. A recent poll shows only 33% of people approve of Trump's handling of the economy.

Cartoonists' Takes

Phil Hands

• Drew a funny take on "A Christmas Carol."
• Tiny Tim asks Trump, who's playing Scrooge, about affordability.
• Trump's reply? "That's a hoax! Bah! Humbug!"

Dana Summers

• Showed Trump trying to sell a beat-up "affordability car."

Joey Weatherford

• Highlighted Trump's promise of a $1,776 bonus for service members.

Health Care: Another Big Issue

Subsidies Ending Soon

• Subsidies under the Affordable Care Act are ending soon.

Cartoonists' Takes

• Walt Handelsman: Drew an empty box labeled "Republican health care plan."
• Pedro X. Molina: Showed GOP Santa giving gifts to Mr. Monopoly while stepping on Uncle Sam.

Pedro X. Molina's Background

• Flew Nicaragua due to government crackdowns on journalists.
• His cartoons have earned him many honors.
• Finalist for the 2024 Herblock Prize and the Vaclav Havel Award for Creative Dissent.

Other News This Week

• Trump's comments about Rob Reiner.
• Actions against Venezuela.
• A shooting at Brown University.
• NFL quarterback Philip Rivers' comeback.

Contributing Cartoonists

• Nick Anderson
• Bill Bramhall
• Walt Handelsman
• And more.