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Mar
6
2025
Trump's Tariff War: Prices Booming in Explosive Fashion
TRUMP'S TARIFF WAR by Christo Komarnitski, politicalcartoons.com
Christo Komarnitski's cartoon captures President Trump in a somber pose behind a desk labeled with ornate details, gripping a 'TARIFFS' item while explosions labeled 'Boom!' erupt outside large windows flanked by USA and presidential flags. The speech bubble declares 'Mr. President, the PRICES ARE BOOMING!' highlighting the chaotic fallout. Tags like USA, President, Trump, tariffs, prices, war underscore the visual pun on economic booms turning explosive. The dry humor points to unintended consequences without overstatement. Windows show a blue sky dotted with rain-like lines, adding to the stormy atmosphere. This piece fits neatly into discussions on trade policies, blending clear lines with bold colors for impact.
Grammies: Carpenter, Eilish and Charli XCX
GRAMMIES: CARPENTER, EILISH AND CHARLI XCX by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
In this satirical cartoon, President Trump advises Jesus on pardoning Hunter Biden, blending politics with religious imagery for humor.
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
R.J. Matson\'s cartoon titled \'Hunter Biden Pardon WWPTD?\' shows a Jesus-like figure pondering if Hunter Biden is his son, with President Trump enthusiastically suggesting unlimited pardons. The scene plays on the WWJD acronym twisted to WWPTD, featuring Trump at a desk with \'IN\' and \'OUT\' trays of papers, his hand on Trump\'s shoulder. Tags such as President, Biden, Trump, What Would Do, Jesus, Hunter, Pardon capture the blend of religious iconography and political satire. The image critiques presidential pardon practices, drawing parallels between divine forgiveness and political favoritism. Created on 2024-12-02, it reflects timely debates on executive clemency.
DUCT-TAPED BANANA SOLD AT CHRISTIE
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
27
2024
Sally Rethinks the Great Pumpkin as Trump Looms Over Election
ELECTION DAY ANGST by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
On October 27 2024, cartoonist Dave Whamond reimagines the Peanuts Great Pumpkin scene with Donald Trump as the looming orange figure. Sally expresses sudden hesitation while Linus watches from the patch. The image captures voter unease days before the November election between Trump and Kamala Harris. Polls showed the race tight with concerns over democracy and rights in play.
Trump the father of IVF
TRUMP THE FATHER OF IVF by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
18
2024
Summer Flip Flops
SUMMER FLIP FLOPS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
In this satirical cartoon, Josh Hawley proclaims himself a Christian Nationalist while Jesus expresses exasperation at such smug, arrogant piety.
CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow\'s cartoon captures a smug, arrogant figure resembling Josh Hawley, raising a cross and shouting \'I\'m a Christian Nationalist!\' Jesus, depicted centrally with long hair and beard, responds with a plea to the Heavenly Father about loving all children but adding \'C\'mon!\' in exasperation. Flanked by robed figures, one wearing a \'J. Crew\' shirt, the scene drips with dry humor targeting pious opportunists. Tags like Christian Nationalist, smug, arrogant, pious, opportunist, and Jesus underscore the satire on blending faith with nationalism. The composition keeps it straightforward, no hidden layers, just visible frustration from the holy group toward the suited declarer.
Trump's Sky-High Gag Order Dodge in Beach Cartoon
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
R.J. Matson's cartoon depicts a sunny beach where a man and woman apply sunscreen while gazing at a small airplane towing a long banner with text reading 'Happy Memorial Day to All, including the Human Scum that is the Judge who RIGGED the trial against Me! UNFAIR!!!' The scene includes beach umbrellas, a towel, and distant figures in the sand and water. Below, a caption states '"PRESIDENT TRUMP WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET AROUND A GAG ORDER!"' Tagging elements like Trump, gag order, Judge Merchan, trial, New York, 2024 presidential election, Memorial Day, the image satirizes efforts to evade legal restrictions through visible means like aerial messaging.
May
22
2024
Four panels depict graduates and police at university library steps with encampment banner
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image displays four panels in front of a building labeled THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. Graduates in caps and gowns appear with a Palestinian flag and a banner reading GAZA SOLIDARITY ENCAMPMENT. Police officers in helmets stand near orange tents. One panel shows a scroll exchange. Another shows a baton swing toward a banner. The artist signature KUPER is in the bottom right. Columns and steps form the background across all panels.
May
21
2024
AI Painting
Oguz Gurel, Istanbul, Turkey
The Modern Art Of Political Cartooning
THE MODERN ART OF POLITICAL CARTOONING by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
May
8
2024
University Graduation 2024 Speaker Faces Empty Seats
GRADUATION 2024 by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
The image depicts a university graduation scene with a speaker in cap and gown at a wooden podium under a spotlight against a dark background. Rows of empty purple chairs occupy the lower half. The speech bubble reads YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. Title UNIVERSITY GRADUATION 2024 appears at top with artist signature at bottom right.
Apr
26
2024
Cartoon Shows Campus Police Officer as Unexpected New Mascot
NEW SCHOOL MASCOT by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image depicts a university setting with a heavily armored police officer positioned in the foreground holding a shield labeled POLICE. Two students wearing shirts marked U stand to the right, one with a speech bubble. Tents, protest signs, and trees fill the background along with a distant building. The cartoon uses clear lines and color to show the officer facing the students directly on a paved walkway.
A Little TOO Modern Art
A LITTLE TOO MODERN ART by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
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