A political cartoon published September 20, 2018, depicts Attorney General Jeff Sessions holding a sword with President Donald Trump attached to the blade. Trump appears in a speech bubble saying he feels badly for Brett Kavanaugh. Sessions wears a button identifying him as AG Jeff Sessions and maintains a stern expression.

The image captures the public friction between Trump and Sessions during the Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination hearings. Sessions had recused himself from the Mueller investigation into Russian election interference, prompting repeated criticism from Trump. Kavanaugh's confirmation process dominated news coverage that month.

Broader context includes the ongoing Mueller probe and questions about Sessions' role at the Justice Department. Trump had expressed frustration with the recusal in prior months. The cartoon uses the sword motif to illustrate the perceived damage to their working relationship.

The visual metaphor effectively ties the Kavanaugh comment to the larger conflict. It highlights how Sessions' actions were viewed by some as undermining the president. The piece resonates with coverage of executive branch tensions in late 2018.