clean hands

Apr
26
2026
Kash Patel Trapped in Bottle of Improprieties in Satirical Cartoon
BOTTLED PATEL by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Christopher Weyant's cartoon captures Kash Patel trapped inside a large bottle labeled 'Kash Patel 100 Proof Improprieties,' with the cork marked 'Allegations.' The figure, dressed in a suit with 'FBI' on the sleeve, raises arms and shouts in a speech bubble: 'MIA!?! I've been right here the whole time!' A tipped-over glass spills liquid nearby. Tags like FBI, Kash Patel, alcoholic, allegations, bottle, and fail underscore the visual pun on being 'in the bottle,' tying into themes of inept leadership and ongoing controversies in domestic policy and criminal justice.
Kash Patel's Boozy Retort to Atlantic in Wexler's Cartoon
KASH BEER I’LL DRINK TO THAT by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Ed Wexler's cartoon captures a man clearly modeled after a public figure, dressed in an FBI sweatshirt, balancing beers on his head and in his hands, with tags like kash, patel, the atlantic, drinking, alcohol, beer, obvious intoxication, and absences. The figure, showing signs of inebriation with wide eyes and a goofy grin, holds a glass in each hand while more pints teeter atop his spiky hair, foam spilling everywhere. Speech bubbles reveal his slurred plan to sue the Atlantic for writing about his drinking, followed by the punchline 'I'll drink to that!' Bubbles and stars float around, emphasizing the dizzy, drunken state. The signature at the bottom credits the artist and site, grounding the satire in visible elements of alcohol-fueled absurdity.
Doctor Jesus Takes on Pope Leo in Epic Arm-Wrestling Showdown
Marian Kamensky, Austria
The image shows two figures engaged in arm wrestling, labeled as Doctor Jesus and Pope Leo, with a neon sign overhead stating 'DOCTOR JESUS VS POPE LEO' and a note that holy water is not allowed. Doctor Jesus appears with blonde hair, an orange cape, white robe, and sandals, while Pope Leo wears traditional white papal attire and shoes. A small elephant figure peeks from under Doctor Jesus's robe, and mist surrounds Pope Leo's head. The scene unfolds on a checkered floor with stools and a round table. This setup captures a direct, humorous confrontation between the caricatured holy figures, emphasizing the ban on holy water in their matchup. The artist's signature, Kamensky/Cagle.com, appears at the bottom.
Trump Crowns Himself with Qatar's 'Gift' in Koterba Cartoon
ANOTHER GIFT FROM QATAR by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba's cartoon captures Trump in a suit, topped with a golden crown that sparkles against a pink background, his hands outstretched as he speaks in a bubble: 'It's a gift from Qatar...!!' The tags like Qatar, Trump, crown, king, gift, ethics point to satire on political perks. Cartoons like this thrive on exaggeration, here turning Trump into a kingly figure accepting foreign gifts without a blink. It's straightforward humor, poking at ethics without overcomplicating the visuals. Readers see the crown as a clear symbol of assumed royalty, tied to tags on free gifts and potential scandals. Such pieces remind us how cartoons cut through the noise with simple, sharp imagery.
Trump Confuses Tree Branch for Soaring Approval Rating in Satirical Cartoon
Malcolm McGookin, CagleCartoons.com
Malcolm McGookin's cartoon captures Trump polls in a humorous light, showing the former president gazing at a tree branch outside a window that mimics an upward approval rating graph, complete with small leaves. Meanwhile, an aide in a suit points to a wall chart with a red line plummeting downward, labeled under tags like stock market and tariffs. The scene, set on a red carpet in a pink room, pokes fun at perceptions of dementia, as the aide calls out 'Mister President?' The overall satire underscores Trump's potential confusion between reality and wishful thinking, blending elements of political humor with visual puns on economic indicators.
Democrats and Republicans Unite on UFOs: Aliens or Bipartisanship Easier to Believe?
BIPARTISANSHIP AND UFOS by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba's political cartoon captures the rare bipartisan interest in UFOs, posing a humorous question: which is easier to believe in, aliens or bipartisanship? The image splits into two panels, one with a green alien piloting a flying saucer under 'A. Aliens,' and the other showing a donkey and elephant in suits shaking hands under 'B. Bipartisanship.' This satire highlights the improbability of political cooperation compared to extraterrestrial existence, tying into recent UFO hearings. Tags like political cartoon, UFOs, bipartisanship, Democrats, Republicans, aliens, satire emphasize the dry humor in questioning beliefs amid divided politics.
Adult hand offers comfort to child hand in Father's Day scene of love and memories.
FATHERS DAY by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The image released on June 15 2023 shows a detailed black and white drawing of an adult hand gently holding a child's hand. The composition marks Father's Day with the phrase Happy Fathers Day displayed prominently above the hands. Artist Bill Day created the piece for Florida Politics and Cagle Cartoons. The drawing focuses on the physical connection between the larger and smaller hands to represent care and closeness. No additional figures or background elements appear in the frame.
May
8
2023
Mother's Day Cartoon: World's Greatest Mom Defends Her Kid
Guy Parsons, PoliticalCartoons.com
Guy Parsons draws a sharp Mother's Day scene where a red-haired mom in a 'World's Greatest Mom' tank top points accusingly, yelling 'You callin' my kid a LIAR!?' at a blue-haired woman looking unimpressed. The cartoon tags motherhood, parent, special bond, cared for you, caregiver, and mothers, poking at the fierce loyalty parents show. Set on what looks like bus seats, the image keeps it simple with exaggerated features for humor. No deep politics here, just a dry take on how moms jump to defend their kids, no matter what. The tags fit the visible elements without stretching into hidden meanings.
Father's Day bond shown through clasped hands and global words for dad.
REPOST - FATHER'S DAY GLOBAL by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
An illustration released June 6, 2022, shows a larger adult hand holding a child's hand against a white background. Terms for father in languages including English, French, German, Spanish, and others surround the clasped hands. The image coincides with Father's Day observances and emphasizes the global nature of paternal bonds through linguistic diversity.
wash hands and again
WASH HANDS AND AGAIN by NEMØ, politicalcartoons.com
did you wash your hands?
DID YOU WASH YOUR HANDS? by NEMØ, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
5
2020
Wash Your Hands
WASH YOUR HANDS by NEMØ, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Low Flow Toilet
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
Apr
2
2019
Clean Hands
CLEAN HANDS by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
May
12
2017
Mom's Furious Over Gender Assumption on Mother's Day Card
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
Rick McKee's cartoon captures a kitchen moment where a young boy presents a Happy Mother's Day card to an older woman, who shouts 'YOU ASSUMED MY GENDER!!' The boy responds apologetically, 'Sorry, I forgot you're a DEMOCRAT...' This piece uses tags such as mother's day, gender assumption, democrat, political correctness, family humor, and satire to poke fun at contemporary debates on identity and politics. The domestic setting with fruit bowl and cabinets grounds the scene in everyday life, making the exaggeration more relatable. Published in 2017, it reflects ongoing cultural tensions without delving into specifics beyond the visible dialogue and actions.
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