Although this is not a new trend, the origin of this symbolism, political sattire is the reason behind the famous depiction of Donkey and Elephant representation in the US politics. Man Behind The ...

Have you ever wondered where America’s political parties got their donkey and elephant mascots? Thomas Nast, the German-born editorial cartoonist for Harper’s Weekly magazine, came up with ...

The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of political satire and popular culture, primarily driven by cartoonists in the 19th century.