A political cartoon dated June 19, 2026, depicts former President Barack Obama laughing as he holds a newspaper. The front page headline reads that the Trump Iran deal is far weaker than the Obama 2015 deal. Speech bubbles show Obama saying imitation is the sincerest form of flattery while another voice replies close but no cigar. The image responds to ongoing comparisons of the two administrations approaches to Iran negotiations. It highlights perceived shortcomings in the later agreement through visual humor.
Bart van Leeuwen's cartoon depicts Donald Trump in camouflage bursting in with a rifle on a relaxed Nicolás Maduro in a Venezuelan-striped hammock, smoking and armed. Elements like white powder and a bikini screensaver add satirical layers to invasion, warfare, tension, coup, and guerrilla themes in this humorous U.S.-Venezuela standoff.
On March 28, 2019, Jeff Koterba's cartoon depicts a towering state senator clutching a briefcase labeled term limits for state senators as he leaves a voting booth. A smaller voter stands nearby, thinking about the days when the booth held more sway. The image addresses ongoing debates over term limits in state legislatures, where incumbents often resist restrictions that would shorten their tenure. The visual contrast underscores the power imbalance between entrenched politicians and average voters seeking change.
