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Trump King Gulps as Minneapolis Strong Pawns Protest ICE on Chessboard
CHESSBOARD OF MINNEAPOLIS SCARED TRUMP KING ENGULFED BY MINNEAPOLIS STRONG PAWNS by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
In this political cartoon, a vast army of white chess pawns, each holding protest signs like ICE out and resist, encircles a solitary black king resembling Trump, complete with blonde hair and red tie, uttering a nervous gulp. The scene unfolds on a chessboard, symbolizing confrontation, with banners proclaiming Minneapolis strong and no kings amid American flags and memorial RIP signs for Alex and Renee. Tags such as Minneapolis ICE protests, Trump king chess, ICE out pawns, anti-ICE rally, chess protest imagery, and gulp ICE king highlight the visual satire of resistance against immigration enforcement. The composition captures a moment of overwhelming protest, emphasizing themes of uprising and defiance in a straightforward, unambiguous depiction.
Jan
28
2026
Cartoon Shows Concussion as Quick Fix for News Overload
A CURE FOR THE NEWS by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Bob Englehart's cartoon depicts one man pushing another in a wheelchair toward an emergency room. The standing figure suggests a concussion as the solution to forgetting the news. The patient wears a head bandage and appears dazed. The sign points the way with a red arrow. The image comments on media saturation through this visual gag.
Jan
20
2026
Trump Ball Sends FIFA Player Flying in World Cup Boycott Scene
BOYCOTT WORLD CUP by Manny Francisco, politicalcartoons.com
A soccer player wearing a FIFA jersey falls backward on a green field after impact from a large orange ball bearing Donald Trump's face and hair. The scene includes the hashtag #BOYCOTTWORLDCUP in the upper area and responds to calls surrounding the 2026 World Cup.
Trump Cartoon Mocks Fake Nobel Prize and Multiple Fabrications
TRUMP ACCEPTS FAKE NOBEL PRIZE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon by Dave Whamond depicts Donald Trump in a blue suit adorned with a large gold medal labeled fake Nobel Prize and a Purple Heart. Multiple red arrows point to his features and attire with labels including fake tan, fake promises, fake hair, fake shoulder pads and fake president. A yellow banner at top left reads NOT FAKE NEWS. The drawing responds to reports of Trump accepting a medallion from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado by portraying the acceptance and surrounding elements as fabricated.
Canada weighs trade risks from Trump USA and Xi China
CHINA OR THE USA, WHO IS WORSE TO TRADE WITH? by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Canada as a beaver facing a game show choice between monstrous figures representing the USA under Trump and China under Xi. A newspaper references Mark Carney in China amid ongoing trade tensions and protectionism.
Dec
22
2025
Trump Portrayed as Big Brother Monitoring CBS
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
The illustration depicts Donald Trump with an exaggerated head and a single large eye, styled after the Big Brother figure from George Orwell's 1984. Bold text at the bottom declares Big Brother is watching CBS. The December 2025 piece appears amid ongoing tensions between the president-elect and major media outlets including CBS News and its 60 Minutes program.
Trump Blames Biden for Nativity Inn Shortage in Hilarious Cartoon
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a stage performance of the nativity story, with figures resembling Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus facing an inn with no room. From the audience, a caricature of Trump yells that it's Joe Biden's fault. Tags like Trump, nativity, blame, Joe Biden, president, and Christmas capture the satirical blend of biblical tale and modern politics. The scene unfolds on a simple stage with a crowd watching, emphasizing the humor in attributing ancient events to current leaders. Dry wit shines through in the absurdity of Trump's outburst, a nod to ongoing blame games in the economy and beyond.
Trump's Religion Revival: ICE Arrests Jesus in Satirical Cartoon
BRINGING BACK RELIGION TO AMERICA by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures Trump religion cartoon essence with the former president boldly stating religion's return to America. Meanwhile, an ICE agent is shown handcuffing a figure resembling Jesus, complete with long hair, beard, and robes, in a clear ICE deporting Jesus satire. This piece dives into political cartoon religion America themes, poking at immigration policy religion hypocrisy. The dry humor shines through the contrast between Trump's proclamation and the 'meanwhile' scene of deportation. Such satirical take on US immigration and faith often sparks debate on religious revival and deportation. Overall, it's a pointed commentary on blending faith with strict border controls.
Dec
7
2025
Trump Charges Forward with Trophy and Globe in Soccer Uniform
SOCCER PEACEMAKER by Martin Sutovec, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump appears in athletic attire sprinting on a grassy field while gripping a trophy resembling a soccer award. A globe sits on the turf ahead of him. The scene references his interest in global recognition through sports organizations like FIFA around late 2025.
Michelle Obama's Book Tour
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
Nov
5
2025
Trump as the Naked King in a Deck Without Royals
NO KINGS by Manny Francisco, politicalcartoons.com
Manny Francisco's cartoon depicts a playing card with 'T' and diamond symbols, featuring a caricature of Trump as a naked, crowned king making an OK gesture, complete with a red tie and body hair details. The bottom label #NoKings ties into themes of rejecting monarchy. Tags such as trump, king, card, crown, nudity, and satire highlight the image's commentary on power. This straightforward illustration uses simple lines and bold colors to deliver its message. Newspapers often run such cartoons for their timely humor, though the nudity might limit some placements. Overall, it captures a dry take on political figures aspiring to unchecked rule.
Trump depicted as T-Rex demolishing White House structures
TRUMP DINOSAUR DEMOLITION by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a Tyrannosaurus Rex with Donald Trump's features operating heavy machinery to demolish parts of the White House complex. Rubble surrounds the U.S. Capitol and other structures in the background. The image responds to reported plans for White House renovations including a ballroom addition and East Wing work around late October 2025.
Trump's Royal Ambitions: A Halloween Costume or Real Power Grab?
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's cartoon titled 'The Man who would be king' captures a caricatured Donald Trump donned in regal themes, complete with crown and red robe, wielding a scepter. A subservient, bald figure with pointy ears bows and praises the 'Great Halloween Costume, Boss!' while Trump retorts 'What Halloween Costume?' The image tags highlight themes of No Kings, Trump wants kinglike powers, and concerns over constitution and democracy. It satirizes ideas of president transitioning government into a monarchy, with elements of shutdown, taking control, and totalitarian state. The humor lies in Trump playing dress up yet denying it's a costume, symbolizing real aspirations for kinglike authority.
Trump White House gains Disney castle towers and ballroom
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
On October 23 2025 the image shows the White House with added castle towers and flags under a night sky. A figure resembling the president dressed as a fairy flies overhead waving a wand that leaves a trail of sparkles. A fountain stands in the foreground and a blue carriage rests on the right lawn. The caption names the scene the new White House Magic Kingdom and ballroom.
Oct
20
2025
King Trump Takes the Throne in Constitution-Wiping Cartoon
KING TRUMP by Christo Komarnitski, politicalcartoons.com
Christo Komarnitski's cartoon titled King Trump depicts the USA President Donald Trump with spiky yellow hair resembling a crown, squatting on a gray pedestal. He holds a roll of toilet paper printed with 'We the People' in red letters, waving it like a flag, while gripping a small yellow book in his other hand. His pants are down, exposing bare buttocks, with a pile of brown excrement on the pedestal. The tags USA, President, Donald, Trump, Liberty, Constitution highlight the satirical take on American leadership. This image from 2025 uses dry humor to comment on power and foundational documents.
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