The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of historical events and the work of political cartoonists, particularly Thomas Nast.The Donkey as a Symbol

In 1828, during his presidential campaign, Democratic leader Andrew Jackson's opponents referred to him as a 'jackass,' which he later embraced to symbolize steadfastness and determination.

In US elections, the Democratic and Republican parties are frequently symbolised by donkeys and elephants across various platforms, such as election rallies and news articles. But what is the exact reason for that?