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Oct
15
2025
Government Shutdown Turns Halloween into Plea for Sandwiches
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon depicts two children trick-or-treating at a suburban home on Halloween night during a government shutdown. One child dressed as the Statue of Liberty asks a woman on the porch for sandwiches because their parents worked for the government and now face furloughs. The scene references food banks and soup kitchens as families seek alternatives amid the shutdown.
ICE agents examine lineup of robed figures with scales
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
ICE agents stand in a station viewing a lineup of five robed figures resembling justice symbols. Each figure holds scales and a sword while blindfolded. Skin tones differ across the group. A caption at the bottom states that they all appear to be present illegally. The scene includes a homeland security emblem on a nearby door and tactical gear on the agents.
Chicago Bean Reflects Line of ICE Agents in City
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts the Chicago Bean sculpture reflecting numerous ICE agents in formation. A woman stands in the foreground holding a bag. The image responds to immigration enforcement operations active in Chicago around early October 2025.
Sep
18
2025
King Charles and Trump Don Royal Crowns in Satirical Visit Cartoon
ROYAL VISIT by Rayma Suprani, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows two figures dressed as kings, one resembling King Charles with a sad expression and large ears, the other like Trump with blonde hair, orange skin, and a frowning face. Both wear white robes with black spots and red undersides, holding scepters. Crowns top their heads, with Trump's featuring a circled 'C'. Tags like King, Charles, UK, Trump, Visit frame this satirical take on a royal visit, poking dry fun at the unlikely duo in political cartoon form. The artwork by Rayma Suprani keeps it straightforward, emphasizing visible caricatures without hidden layers.
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.
This cartoon mocks inefficient FBI through Kash Patel ordering food at RAOS restaurant amid a congressional hearing vibe.
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Randall Enos draws Kash Patel at work in this two-panel cartoon, where a subordinate asks for orders from Director Patel, only to cut to a restaurant scene at RAOS with a food order for porterhouse with peas and prosciutto. The tags highlight inefficient FBI, charlie kirk assassination, and congressional hearing elements, delivering dry humor on leadership mix-ups. Visible elements stick to the pun on 'orders,' avoiding deeper speculation, while the artist's style brings straightforward satire to government roles. This piece fits political cartoon syndication with its timely jab at figures like Kash Patel.
Democracy Falls from White House Window Alongside Constitution
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
A drawing dated September 2, 2025, shows the White House with a figure leaning from an upper window. A rolled U.S. Constitution, gavel, and other objects fall toward the ground. The scene centers on the building's facade, balcony, and columns. The title references democracy in freefall. The image includes the artist's signature at lower left.
Tennessee Bill Targets Religious Aid for Migrants Amid Deportation Push
TN WHO WOULD JESUS DEPORT? by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
On July 8 2025 Tennessee lawmakers advanced a bill cracking down on religious organizations providing aid to migrants. The measure comes as federal deportation efforts intensify under renewed ICE priorities. The cartoon depicts a legislature figure clutching the proposed restrictions while wearing a WWJD badge and pondering aloud who Jesus would deport. Sweat and a slipping halo underscore the tension between policy and faith-based sanctuary traditions. The visual ties directly to ongoing debates in statehouses over the role of churches in immigration enforcement.
Uncle Sam Bound to Presidential Powers Rocket Amid July 4th Fireworks
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon shows Uncle Sam strapped to a rocket marked expansion of presidential powers as it launches skyward with colorful fireworks. The July 4th setting references recent Supreme Court action on birthright citizenship and related authority questions involving the Trump administration as of late June 2025.
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.
May
27
2025
Professor at Podium Tells Graduates Success Measured by Donations
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Visible in the image is a professor in academic gown at a podium speaking to graduates wearing caps and gowns. Background shows campus buildings and greenery. The quote on the image reads about success measured by donations to alma mater. Associated tags include alma mater success education graduation donations money jobs teacher professor. The drawing shows the speaker at the lectern with graduates facing forward.
May
19
2025
Commencement speaker flips from intifada chant to free inquiry lecture
COMMENCEMENT 2025 by Ratt, politicalcartoons.com
The four-panel cartoon depicts a graduation speaker in academic robes addressing graduates. Visible text shows the speaker first shouting globalize the intifada then shifting to statements about free inquiry and campus safety. A silhouetted figure at a podium comments on public support and core values. The final panel returns to the speaker requesting more intifada.
Democrats portrayed as enamored with anchor babies in hospital nursery scene
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts two Democratic donkeys in a hospital nursery reacting to swaddled infants in bins. One peers through a window with hearts floating above its head and comments on their adorability. The other, dressed as a nurse, stands beside the bins holding a clipboard. The scene directly addresses ongoing debates over birthright citizenship and anchor babies linked to illegal immigration as of May 2025.
Pope Leo XIV Faces Ruins: A New Beginning or Just Cleanup Duty?
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a figure resembling a pope, clad in traditional white attire with a cross, standing thoughtfully amid vast urban destruction. He grips a curved staff in one hand and pulls a wheeled bin filled with cleaning implements like a red shovel, black broom, rake, and brush. The background shows collapsed buildings under a reddish sky, suggesting widespread devastation. Tags like Pope Leo XIV, Vatican, economy, Europe, world, USA, new pope, and peace frame the image as commentary on leadership tackling global crises. The dry humor lies in the pontiff's mundane tools against apocalyptic ruins, highlighting the enormity of starting anew.
Trump Confronts Oversized Tariff War Monster He Created
TRUMP-CHINA TARIFF WAR by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
On April 10, 2025, a Bill Day cartoon depicts a massive creature marked Trump-China Tariff War towering over and grasping a miniature Donald Trump. The image responds to ongoing US-China trade tensions and tariff escalations that have rattled global markets. The visual emphasizes the scale of the conflict and its direct pressure on the president.
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