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Blanche shows Cassidy head; RFK Jr. previous; Cassidy almost voted no.
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Todd Blanche, recently confirmed to a senior administration post, has mounted a shield bearing Sen. Bill Cassidy\'s likeness on his office wall. The Louisiana Republican, long viewed as a potential swing vote, backed the nomination despite earlier signals of hesitation. RFK Jr. reportedly displayed the same item during his own tenure. The arrangement underscores ongoing tensions within the GOP over loyalty tests and confirmation battles. The piece portrays Cassidy\'s support as another instance of yielding under pressure rather than a principled stand.
Trump requests rescue from lifeguard amid blue wave threat using honor offer.
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Donald Trump appealed to a California state lifeguard for rescue from an anticipated Democratic electoral surge, offering a high civilian honor in return. The request highlights concerns over midterm or future election outcomes. The piece portrays the overture as a desperate bid for political survival.
May
12
2026
Redistricting Battles
REDISTRICTING BATTLES by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
29
2026
Hydra of Our Times: Car Battles Multi-Headed Fuel Pump Monster in Oil Crisis Satire
Marco DeAngelis, PoliticalCartoons.com
Marco De Angelis draws a clever twist on the ancient HYDRA myth, where a plucky red CAR, sword in hand, squares off against a beastly creature formed by three FUEL pump nozzles—green, yellow, and blue—attached to writhing black hoses. The scene plays on the endless battles drivers face with soaring OIL PRICES and FUEL costs, tying into broader ECONOMY woes. Tags like TRANSPORTATION, TRADE, WAR, CRISIS, IRAN, USA, and HORMUZ hint at real-world tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where geopolitical strife disrupts global OIL supplies. It's a sharp commentary on how these issues regenerate like hydra heads, making every victory temporary in the fight against economic pressures.
Trump as Jesus Boasts Bigger Crowds Than Resurrection, Pope Corrects to Insurrection
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump as Jesus Christ, complete with robe and sandals, claiming he had bigger crowds than Jesus at his resurrection. Standing beside him is the Pope, dressed in traditional Vatican attire with glasses and a cross, correcting the pronunciation to insurrection. Tags like Trump, Pope, Jesus, resurrection, and insurrection drive the humor, poking at Trump's known obsession with crowd sizes and linking it to the January 6 events. The artist, Michael de Adder, uses simple lines and a light background to focus on the figures and dialogue, creating a sharp satirical commentary on arrogance and political missteps. This piece fits well in editorial sections, blending religious imagery with current politics for a dry, pointed laugh.
In this war and exploration satire, a NASA Artemis II capsule nears the moon while a US missile targets Iran.
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Arcadio Esquivel's cartoon splits the scene: on one side, a missile with an American flag streaks toward a planetary surface marked 'Iran,' flames trailing from its base against a blue sky. On the other, the Artemis II NASA capsule floats in space, nearing a gray lunar landscape labeled 'Moon' under a starry black backdrop. Tags including war, moon, exploration, Artemis II, NASA, Middle East, and Iran capture the visual pun. The dry humor points to misplaced priorities, where grand goals like space missions veer into military misadventures. Cagle Cartoons syndicates such pointed commentary, blending current events with sharp satire.
In this political cartoon, Donald Trump as a raging rocket with USA hat launches at Joe Biden depicted as a beleaguered blue robot.
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
This viral cartoon captures the essence of US politics with Donald Trump morphed into a explosive rocket, complete with a patriotic USA hat, aggressively targeting a downtrodden Joe Biden as a blue, masked robot vehicle. The satirical missile embodies Trump’s bombastic style, while Biden’s robotic depiction hints at perceptions of frailty or mechanized leadership. Through political humor and cartoon warfare, the image skewers presidential satire, highlighting American rivalry in election humor. Artist Hajjaj’s work blends irreverent wit with insightful commentary on the Trump Biden clash, making it a sharable gem in political cartoon circles.
Jan
23
2026
Kristi Noem's Puppy-Protester Blunder: No Difference in This Satirical Slam
KILLER KRISTI by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into this irreverent political cartoon where a smirking, cowboy-hatted caricature, reminiscent of South Dakota's Kristi Noem, drawls that there's 'no difference' between puppies and protesters. With an American flag-adorned hat and a backdrop of scribbled disdain, the image skewers the GOP criticism surrounding Noem's infamous puppy shooting controversy. It's a sharp jab at conservative politics, blending animal cruelty debate with protest rights in a way that's both humorous and insightful. The satire underscores how some rancher lifestyle defenders might blur lines between disciplining unruly pets and quelling freedom of speech advocates. Created by Milt Priggee, this viral cartoon captures public outrage and media scandal, potentially eyeing Noem's Trump VP pick ambitions. Overall, it's a witty commentary on the absurdities of political figures who shoot from the hip—literally.
Kash Patel Brands Democrats as Liars in Fiery FBI Cartoon
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
This political cartoon by Margolis & Cox depicts a bearded man wearing an FBI shirt and large hat, wielding a hot branding iron to mark a blue donkey with 'LIARS.' The donkey, symbolizing Democrats, lies on the ground tied with a rope, grimacing in pain as sparks fly from the brand. Smoke rises from the contact point, emphasizing the heated accusation. Dated 2025, the artwork critiques political deception through bold imagery. Tags like Kash Patel FBI, Democrats liars, political satire, branding iron cartoon, Democratic donkey, and conservative humor underscore its pointed message on partisan conflict.
Aug
25
2025
Reporter Delivers Live Update From Market Basket Amid Ongoing Dispute
SUPERMARKET WARS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A Boston Globe cartoon shows a reporter in press armor broadcasting live from a Market Basket store. Speech bubbles frame the supermarket scene as an unresolved war with no cease-fire in sight. The image responds to ongoing tensions over ownership, supply chains, and rising prices at the New England chain during August 2025.
Jun
11
2025
US Army 250th
US ARMY 250TH by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Trump's Tariffs -  In the Snake's grip
Tayo Fatunla, West Africa, London England
Courts Bash Trump Repost
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
This political cartoon humorously depicts Donald Trump running from the justice system, represented by a large gavel. The illustration uses satire to comment on Trump's legal battles, emphasizing the power of the judicial system over political figures. Through this visual metaphor, the cartoonist critiques the ongoing legal scrutiny faced by Trump, blending political commentary with humor.
Federal Judges Saving American Democracy
FEDERAL JUDGES SAVING AMERICAN DEMOCRACY by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Mar
12
2025
Trump's Trade Wars Tank 401Ks, Eyes Musk for Social Security Assault
TANKING THE MARKETS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a caricature of Trump perched on a sharply declining red line labeled 'Stock Market,' with a speech bubble declaring, 'Now that we've hurt your 401Ks - Lets have Musk go after your Social Security!' This visual satire ties into ongoing debates about trade war, tariffs on Mexico, Canada, EU, and China, and their impact on retirement accounts like nest eggs and 401Ks. Inflation worries loom large in the imagery, as the downward graph symbolizes economic fallout. Musk's mention hints at controversial figures meddling in social security, blending humor with critique of policy directions.
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