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Maduro's Grim Choices: Exile, Prison, or the Grave in Sharp Cartoon
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Arcadio Esquivel's cartoon presents three SALIDA doors with symbols of exile plane, prison bars, and coffin, faced by a mustached man. It captures dire choices in clean lines, fitting tags like Maduro, Venezuela, dictator. Dry humor underscores power's limits, primed for syndication.
In this tariffs satire, world leaders like Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese perform for King Trump in a trade diplomacy parody.
WORLD LEADER PERFORM FOR KING TRUMP by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Graeme MacKay's cartoon depicts a stage parody of American Idol called Trump Idol, where a crowned Donald Trump judges world leaders performing acts related to reciprocal tariffs. A figure resembling Mark Carney bows in a top hat, having performed a disappearing act on tariffs, while a kangaroo-costumed character waits, labeled as Australia's Anthony Albanese. A Statue of Liberty figure holds a sign for E Macron France, and a box reads Carney The Great with a Canadian flag. The scene satirizes trade, diplomacy, economy, trust, and international relationships under Trump's strategy, with a bald advisor announcing the next act to 'Your Majesty.' The backdrop emphasizes reciprocal tariffs, blending protest and boycott themes in a humorous critique of USMCA and global partnerships.
Jun
9
2025
Trump as King Demands Love in Mirror
Guy Parsons, PoliticalCartoons.com
Guy Parsons draws a bloated, orange-faced figure resembling Donald Trump, decked out in a golden crown and royal robe, clutching a scepter in one hand and a hand mirror in the other. The speech bubble proclaims 'You will LOVE ME!' against a backdrop of red curtains, tying into tags like USA, America, Army, 250th anniversary, Trump birthday, and no kings. This setup pokes at delusions of monarchy in a nation founded on rejecting kings, with the mirror emphasizing self-adoration. The cartoon's timing, around Trump's birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, underscores the irony of a leader aspiring to unchecked power. Parsons' style keeps it bold and colorful, making the satire pop without subtlety.
Trump and Pope Swap Divine Tips in Satirical Cartoon
AMERICAN POPE MEETS AMERICAN PRESIDENT by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents a four-panel satirical comic strip Donald Trump Pope Francis, where characters exchange quips on divine selection and ambition. Political cartoon Trump Pope meeting highlights Trump boasting about being chosen by God after a bullet grazed his ear, while praising the Vatican's real estate. Humor God bless America cartoon escalates with Trump suggesting the Vatican as the 51st state, reminiscent of Mar-a-Lago. Nobel Prize Putin Bibi cartoon references appear as Trump muses on peace prizes and cooperation with world leaders. Trump real estate Vatican satire peaks with inquiries about meme coin, underscoring commercial angles. The bottom caption 'GOD BLESS AMERICA' ties the scene with patriotic irony, crafted by artist Schot in a straightforward cartoon style.
Trump's Necktie Turns Stock Market into Wild Roller Coaster Ride
NECKTIE INVESTMENT ROLLER COASTER by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba's cartoon depicts Trump in a suit, his red necktie extending into a looping roller coaster track. A car labeled 'STOCK MARKET' carries diverse passengers with raised arms, expressions of shock and thrill, suggesting volatility. Tags like Trump, tariff, necktie, roller coaster, stock market, Dow Jones, investors, and 401K frame the scene. The image captures economic uncertainty, with the tie as a metaphor for unpredictable policies affecting markets. No text bubbles or additional labels appear, keeping the satire visual and direct. Cagle Cartoons syndicates this piece, dated 2025, emphasizing timely political humor.
In this MAGA-fueled satire, Trump as king invokes war powers against democracy for deportations, per SCOTUS hearing.
TRUMP USING WARTIME POWERS by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Adam Zyglis draws Trump as a massive figure in military uniform topped with a crown, sporting a 'Presidential Medal of Do What I Want' and an absurdly long red tie, looming over a tiny lawyer in a supreme court courtroom. The judge, labeled 'Supreme Court,' holds a gavel while the lawyer pleads, 'Your Dishonor, my client is clearly at war with democracy, so he can invoke the War Powers Act for everything.' This pokes at Trump's potential use of war powers, alien enemies act, MAGA rhetoric, king-like authority, SCOTUS decisions, deportations, and presidential overreach in a direct, exaggerated style that highlights the absurdity.
In this satirical cartoon, President Trump advises Jesus on pardoning Hunter Biden, blending politics with religious imagery for humor.
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
R.J. Matson\'s cartoon titled \'Hunter Biden Pardon WWPTD?\' shows a Jesus-like figure pondering if Hunter Biden is his son, with President Trump enthusiastically suggesting unlimited pardons. The scene plays on the WWJD acronym twisted to WWPTD, featuring Trump at a desk with \'IN\' and \'OUT\' trays of papers, his hand on Trump\'s shoulder. Tags such as President, Biden, Trump, What Would Do, Jesus, Hunter, Pardon capture the blend of religious iconography and political satire. The image critiques presidential pardon practices, drawing parallels between divine forgiveness and political favoritism. Created on 2024-12-02, it reflects timely debates on executive clemency.
Dec
12
2022
Clean Fusion Energy
CLEAN FUSION ENERGY by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Showering and the Envrionment
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Wind Power - WANT IT, DON\'T WANT IT...
Wind Power - WANT IT, DON'T WANT IT... by Angel Boligan, El Universal, Mexico City, www.caglecartoons.com
Environmental Technofix Maze
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOFIX MAZE by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
19
2019
EPA Job Maker
EPA JOB MAKER by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
19
2019
EPA Job Maker
EPA JOB MAKER by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Stomps Maduro in Venezuela Satire
TRUMP STOMPS MADURO VENEZUELA by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows giant Donald Trump in suit and red tie, foot raised over tiny palace with Nicolas Maduro's face, Venezuelan flag, and palm tree. Simple lines emphasize size contrast in this Schot drawing from 2019.
Feb
7
2019
Maduro's Regime Literally Falling Apart in Hilarious Cartoon Sequence
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Arcadio Esquivel's 2019 cartoon depicts a suited figure labeled under maduro,venezuela,power,venezuela-power tags, seen from behind in four panels. First panel shows one arm detaching with a pointed finger. Second has both arms off, one falling, the other on the ground. Third panel features arms and one leg severed, figure balancing on one foot. Final panel presents the torso seated amid detached limbs, all ends red like meat. The sequence runs from 'Maduro the day before yesterday' to 'Tomorrow,' capturing a progressive dismemberment in dry, straightforward satire typical of political cartoons.
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