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5 divided cartoons about the $5,000 Trump ploy

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A smiling Donald Trump spreads his arms and says, “If you do what I want, I’ll send everyone $5000!” A woman and a man in MAGA hats say, “You’re the greatest, President Trump! Hey, any word on those $5000 DOGE checks you promised?”

(Image credit: Dave Whamond / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

This cartoon depicts two male New York City firefighters carrying Donald Trump away from danger. Trump has a sippy cup and is eating McDonald’s french fries. One of the firefighters says, “He promised each of us $5,000.”

(Image credit: Clay Jones / Copyright 2026 Claytoonz)

Donald Trump is dressed like a gangster in a pinstripe suit and fedora. He holds a large bag of cash that is labeled, “$5,000 bribe to vote for Republicans”. He says, “...And be on the lookout for election fraud!”

(Image credit: Rick McKee / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

A man in a suit walks past an office in Washington DC. The door reads, “Ethics Schmethics Committee”.

(Image credit: Harley Schwadron / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

Donald Trump is depicted as Uncle Sam on a recruiting poster. Trump holds a bag of cash and the words read, “I want YOU to vote G.O.P.”

(Image credit: Bill Bramhall / Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency)

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