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Nero Fiddles as NYC Churches Burn
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a figure dressed as the Roman emperor Nero playing a violin while multiple churches in New York City burn in the background. The image references the historical tale of Nero fiddling during the Great Fire of Rome, applying it to contemporary church arsons. Visible text labels the fires as NYC church burnings. The artist signature appears in the upper left.
Father gets tongs, apron and thermometer but no grill for BBQ
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
On Father's Day a father stands on a balcony facing his two children who present him with tongs, an apron labeled The Grill Father, a meat thermometer and a wrapped box. The children announce the items will allow BBQ cooking that day. The father replies that they do not have a grill. A caption below attributes the mismatch to social media marketing influence and obliviousness.
Apr
16
2026
Pope Faces Liberal Labels in Satirical Cartoon
POPE LEO AND MORALITY by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Bill Day's political cartoon shows a central pope figure on a balcony, holding a cross staff, surrounded by speech bubbles accusing liberal views like protect immigrants, love the poor, peace, no war, weak. A side figure remarks on funny Leo saying the same things about me, drawing a clear visual parallel. The composition uses red curtains and clerical attire for a Vatican setting, emphasizing satire on church politics. Tags include political cartoon pope francis, bill day cartoon, pope leo comparison, conservative backlash pope, anti-war pope, catholic church politics.
Trump eyes wooden horse outside White House linked to Iran
TRUMP'S GIFT FROM IRAN by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows Donald Trump on the White House balcony next to an aide while a large wooden horse on wheels occupies the foreground. A speech bubble poses a question about a secret gift from Iran. The scene references ongoing Middle East tensions and negotiations as of the March 2026 publication date.
Aug
14
2025
Dictator in Chief Claims Control Over All Three Branches
HE OWNS THEM by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The drawing shows the U.S. Capitol building bearing a prominent sign reading Dictator in Chief. Large lettering above the dome proclaims Yeah! I Own Them! while a separate line of text asks Sir, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial? The composition merges elements of the Capitol dome with a classical columned facade bearing the inscription Equal Justice Under Law.
Trump Budget Bill Launches Fireworks While Cutting Services
TRUMP BUDGET BILL PASSES by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
On July 3 2025 the Trump budget bill cleared Congress delivering tax reductions for high earners alongside reductions in Medicaid and other supports for lower income groups. The image shows the president wearing a crown beside the Monopoly Man holding a tax cuts document. Both observe multiple rockets labeled with affected populations ascending through colorful fireworks. Speech bubbles from the president read So BIG and So BEAUTIFUL.
Trump Plays Violin Atop Burning White House in Nero Parallel
TRUMP FIDDLES, AMERICA BURNS by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
On June 9, 2025, artist Graeme MacKay portrays President Donald Trump as the Roman emperor Nero, standing on a White House balcony and playing a violin while flames rise from the building's windows. The image draws on the historical tale of Nero fiddling during the Great Fire of Rome. Trump wears a red jacket and laurel wreath, eyes closed in concentration as smoke fills the background. The cartoon references ongoing national tensions including border issues and civil unrest mentioned in related tags.
MAGA Republicans Cry Foul Over New 'Woke' Pope in Satirical Cartoon
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
The cartoon depicts a papal figure on a balcony with red curtains, uttering peace and love, above a banner reading In Gloria Dei. Below, a crowd in red MAGA hats and shirts bearing phrases like no woke pope, not my pope, it was rigged, DEI hire, and Trump 2028 shows distress and protest. This satirical image highlights themes of political division invading religious spheres, with the crowd's exaggerated reactions parodying election denial tactics. The composition uses classic Vatican architecture to frame the absurdity, blending humor with commentary on extremism. RJ Matson's style brings dry wit to the fore, making it shareable for those tracking MAGA Republicans' cultural clashes.
Apr
25
2025
Trump as Tariff Pontiff Raises Eyebrows at White House
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
On April 25, 2025, a cartoon depicts President Donald Trump dressed in papal vestments atop the White House, holding a banner labeled Tariff Pontiff. A large T with percentage symbols dominates the design. A speech bubble from an unseen observer asks if this means he no longer wants to be king. The image references ongoing tariff policies and trade discussions active in recent weeks.
Climate Disaster Warnings Ignored
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Lady Liberty Sent Back to France
LADY LIBERTY SENT BACK TO FRANCE by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Good morning Gaza Lebanon Israel war scene
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
Mar
11
2024
Pope's speech
POPE'S SPEECH by Gatis Sluka, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
7
2023
Air Quality
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Feb
23
2023
russian career ladder
RUSSIAN CAREER LADDER by Joep Bertrams, politicalcartoons.com
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