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Apr
15
2026
Dick Wright's Take on the Trump-Pope Feud: Poking the Wrong Bear
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dick Wright's political cartoon depicts a Pope-like figure in white attire, extending a thin rod toward the rear of a massive brown bear, complete with a dangling red tie and sparkling effects at the point of contact. The yellow label reads 'POKING THE WRONG BEAR,' playing on the idiom with a twist. This satirical illustration ties into the Trump-Pope feud, using the bear as a stand-in for power, the red tie evoking Trump's signature look, and the poking action suggesting provocation. Cartoonists often employ such animal metaphors for political commentary, and Wright's style here delivers clear lines and exaggerated features for impact. The image avoids overstatement, sticking to visible elements like the bear's claws and fur details, making it a straightforward jab at ongoing tensions.
Mar
30
2026
Trump's Regime Change: Falling into the Polls Abyss
TRUMP'S REGIME CHANGE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's Trump regime change cartoon depicts the ex-president caricature plummeting down a jagged red line labeled 'POLLS' across a simplified map of the Persian Gulf region, including Strait of Hormuz, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman. The speech bubble exclaims 'Not that kind of REGIME CHANGE!' in a clear pun on foreign policy term versus political fortunes. This political satire captures the visual wordplay with Trump in suit and tie, mid-fall with a starburst impact, against a grid background. The dry humor lands on current events without overstatement, fitting newspaper syndication. Tags like regime change pun, Trump falling polls, Middle East map cartoon, satirical Trump caricature, polls decline illustration, and editorial cartoon Trump downfall emphasize the image's SEO potential.
Trump Drags Epstein List in Meeting with King Charles III
TRUMP MEETS WITH KING CHARLES III by Christo Komarnitski, politicalcartoons.com
Christo Komarnitski's cartoon captures Trump in a vulnerable, naked state, wearing only a red cap and holding a staff topped with a globe, symbolizing perhaps world domination ambitions. He drags a long train labeled 'Epstein list,' tying into scandals from Epstein connections. Facing him is King Charles III, depicted in formal attire with a crown, during what metadata calls a Trump UK visit. The tags like USA, UK, royal, crown highlight the diplomatic yet satirical encounter. Dry humor shines through the exaggerated features and absurd situation, poking at political figures' baggage. This piece fits political cartoon traditions, blending current events with visual wit.
Dec
22
2011
Newt Backside Color
NEWT BACKSIDE COLOR by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Dec
22
2011
Newt Backside
NEWT BACKSIDE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Karl Rove Gets Off His Big, Fat Backside
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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