The cartoon depicts a dense crowd of Americans standing on a map of the United States, partially obscured by a large dark shadow cast by surveillance cameras mounted on poles. The words 'Surveillance State' appear prominently in green lettering across the scene, while a sign in the upper right reads 'CASTING A 25 YEAR-LONG SHADOW.' The image comments on the lasting effects of expanded government surveillance programs that began after the September 11 attacks, now spanning a quarter century. It illustrates how these measures continue to influence daily life and public spaces in 2026.
Image shows man and woman seated on purple couch wearing red caps labeled MAGA. One speech bubble reads about Trump not caring. Another mentions deep state. Television set stands in front. Artist name appears at bottom right. Scene is indoors with simple furniture visible.
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.
On June 18 2025 the Salt Lake Tribune published a Pat Bagley cartoon showing masked ICE agents confronting a suited man who demands they prove their affiliation before they tackle him to the ground.
