The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.
The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print or online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately.
As she boarded a plane to head to McAllen, Texas, for a surprise visit to the heart of the family separation crisis at the US’ southern border, Melania Trump was spotted wearing a coat with these words scrawled on the back: “I really don’t care. Do U?”
Obviously, this led to a furore in the international press that cartoonists all over the world have picked up on. In the first cartoon, Ellis Rosen, for The New York Times, comments on how the jacket was, in fact, a huge oversight and the defence – “It was just a jacket, no hidden message there” – incredibly weak, given the scrutiny the First Lady is put through before any appearances.
In a similar vein, Peter Brookes, for The Times, comments on other callous ‘fashion statements’ world leaders could makes through their jackets.
In Malta, a raging controversy surrounds the war the government has declared on trees. As Steve Bonello illustrates for The Times Of Malta, it seems that the government will take every chance to cut trees down.
Morten Morland, for the Political Cartoon Gallery and Cafe in London, draws on Airbus’ threat to quit the UK after Brexit if PM Theresa May fails to agree to a trade deal with EU. The company, which employs about 14,000 people at 25 sites in the UK, said it will “reconsider its long-term footprint in the country” if there is no deal.
Lately, Donald Trump has been in the line of fire in the midst of his trade war. From India, Canada to even the European Union, his ‘war ship’ is sparing none, illustrates Kevin Kal Kalla for The Economist.
The intense bout of face-offs between the Delhi L-G and the AAP continues. The Aam Aadmi Party says the L-G gave the approval to cut down almost 17,000 trees in Delhi for the redevelopment of seven colonies. Irfan illustrates:
Maharashtra’s ban on plastic took effect Saturday. For first-time offenders, the fine will be Rs 5,000, for second-time offenders, Rs 10,000, and those who violate it for the third time, Rs 25,000 along with three months’ imprisonment. However, as Alok Nirantar illustrates for the Sakal Media Group, a number of far more harmful products still remain easily available in the markets.
