May
19
2026
bad guy
May
1
2026
The image displays a chart on an easel with a sharp red downward arrow across grid lines. A standing man in a suit holds a pointer toward the chart base. Donald Trump appears seated in a large ornate chair on the right side. A caption runs along the bottom edge. Wall decorations include framed pictures and gold ornaments.
Apr
26
2026
Christopher Weyant's cartoon captures Kash Patel trapped inside a large bottle labeled 'Kash Patel 100 Proof Improprieties,' with the cork marked 'Allegations.' The figure, dressed in a suit with 'FBI' on the sleeve, raises arms and shouts in a speech bubble: 'MIA!?! I've been right here the whole time!' A tipped-over glass spills liquid nearby. Tags like FBI, Kash Patel, alcoholic, allegations, bottle, and fail underscore the visual pun on being 'in the bottle,' tying into themes of inept leadership and ongoing controversies in domestic policy and criminal justice.
Golden Trump Statue Ends Fossil Fuel Dependency in Hormuz Strait Satire
Trump's Golden End to Fossil Fuels
Apr
24
2026
Tom Janssen draws a massive golden statue resembling Trump, arm raised triumphantly on a 'TRUMP' pedestal, with text boasting 'HE ENDED OUR DEPENDENCY ON FOSSIL FUELS!!' A small figure below quips '...IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ?!' Three tiny onlookers gaze up. The cartoon ties into tags like Strait of Hormuz, blockade, oil prices, inflation, Iran war, and fossil fuels. It pokes at ironic claims of energy independence through geopolitical tension. The yellow glow and exaggerated features amplify the dry humor on misguided victories. Cagle Cartoons syndicates such pointed takes, reminding editors how visuals cut through policy noise. This one's timely, blending current events with sharp wit.
Apr
24
2026
Marian Kamensky nails the absurdity with a Trump caricature striding across the Hormuz waves like some divine emperor, complete with a lamppost halo and a sword in hand. He's dangling a crown of thorns to a bearded prophet type popping up from the depths, all set against a starry night with mountains and a crescent moon. Tags like Iran, Hormuz, Trump, MAGA Terror, Oil War, Fascism scream the point without words. It's classic cartoon exaggeration, poking at ego-driven foreign policy blunders. The red cape flutters, the water splashes—pure visual punch. No subtlety here, just sharp commentary on power plays in troubled waters.
Apr
22
2026
Dave Granlund's cartoon captures a SWAT team descending on Kash Patel's home, marked by a mailbox reading his name, with empty beer and booze bottles strewn across the grass. The scene includes a helicopter with a rappelling officer, a SWAT van, and armed figures advancing, one shouting a 'wakeup call for the FBI director.' Tags like FBI director, SWAT team, wellness check, party guy, alcohol, job, and beer highlight the satirical take on a nominated official's wild lifestyle clashing with high-stakes law enforcement duties. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of a raid as a morning greeting for someone eyed for such a serious position.
Apr
20
2026
Ed Wexler's cartoon captures a man clearly modeled after a public figure, dressed in an FBI sweatshirt, balancing beers on his head and in his hands, with tags like kash, patel, the atlantic, drinking, alcohol, beer, obvious intoxication, and absences. The figure, showing signs of inebriation with wide eyes and a goofy grin, holds a glass in each hand while more pints teeter atop his spiky hair, foam spilling everywhere. Speech bubbles reveal his slurred plan to sue the Atlantic for writing about his drinking, followed by the punchline 'I'll drink to that!' Bubbles and stars float around, emphasizing the dizzy, drunken state. The signature at the bottom credits the artist and site, grounding the satire in visible elements of alcohol-fueled absurdity.
Doctor Diagnoses Globe-Headed Patient with Life-Threatening Bowel Obstruction in Strait of Hormuz Satire
Globe\'s Bowel Block in Hormuz
Apr
20
2026
Arend van Dam\'s cartoon depicts a doctor diagnosing a child-like figure with a globe for a head, pointing to a screen showing the Strait of Hormuz as a life-threatening bowel obstruction. This visual metaphor ties into tags such as economy, world, oil, gas, obstruction, and war, illustrating how blockages in key trade routes threaten global stability. The barefoot patient in casual attire underscores vulnerability, while the doctor\'s serious demeanor adds dry humor to the geopolitical satire. Negotiations with ayatollahs and regime sanctions loom in the background, making the image a pointed commentary on how such conflicts create economic chokepoints. The overall composition blends medical analogy with international affairs for sharable impact.
Marco De Angelis draws a caricature resembling Donald Trump, shirtless with a US NAVY life preserver, white shorts, and pirate hat, sitting on a large mine bobbing in blue waters. He holds a telescope to his eye, gazing out, while a small buoy nearby bears a Strait of Hormuz sign. The scene tags USA, IRAN, HORMUZ, NAVY, MINES, OIL, NEGOTIATIONS, FLEET, ALONE, ADMIRAL, MIDDLE EAST, WAR, capturing a sense of solitary watch in troubled seas. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of one man embodying an entire fleet, floating precariously on explosive hardware. Cartoons like this thrive on exaggeration, turning geopolitical standoffs into visual punchlines that newspapers love for their sharability.
