Center of attention

Center of attention

Late-stage narcissism, wildfire s'mores, and more

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Donald Trump speaks on a stage with giant letters behind him that spell out “ME”. Trump says, “My administration is all about the little guy…”

Christopher Weyant / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.

This cartoon is titled “Summer Vacation 2026…” A mom, dad, and two children are in a forest that is on fire. The parents carry a cooler, and vacation gear that includes an umbrella and pool float. The kids are a boy and a girl and they are warily roasting marshmallows on the forest fire. The dad says, “Kids, we promised you s’mores, so keep ‘em toasting while we evacuate!”

David Horsey / Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency

This cartoon depicts a weightlifter labeled “U.S. Capitalism” struggling to lift a not-heavy weight labeled “Sustain-ability.” A sheet of paper nearby reads, "U.S. Debt Continues to Increase.”

Milt Priggee / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.

Donald Trump is working at a food trick called “TACO TRUCK”. Advertised specials include “Tariff Menu” and “Today’s Special: Iran Deal.” A customer points at that sign and Trump says, “No deals today.”

Michael Ramirez / Copyright 2026 Creators Syndicate

This cartoon depicts a Frankenstein monster towering over a town. It is labeled “Data Center” and holds in its hand an angry group of locals with a pitchfork, torch, and anti-AI signs.” The monster says, “Howdy! I’m your new, noisy, ugly, water-guzzling, electricity-hogging, land-hoarding neighbor! You must be the welcome wagon..”

Steve Sack / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.

Pete Hegseth looks inside a nearly-empty box labeled “Munitions” and says, “We’re almost out of ammo!” Uncle Sam looks at other empty boxes labelled “Iran peace talks, negotiation ideas, exit strategies, Strait of Hormuz options, diplomatic tactics, and coherent actions.” Uncle Sam says, “Seems par for the course.”

Joe Heller / Copyright 2026 Hellertoon.com

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