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Vultures question thanks to Trump after DOGE ends USAID
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Vultures perch around a tombstone reading R.I.P. USAID killed by DOGE on July 9 2026. One bird in a speech bubble asks if thanks have been given to President Trump while another snickers nearby. Skulls and bones litter the ground beneath the marker. The scene follows recent DOGE actions targeting the aid agency.
Bull Market Hangs from AI Balloon While Regretting Parachute Choice
BULL MARKET CLINGS TO AI BALLOON by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A bull labeled as the market hangs from a large red balloon marked AI. The figure speaks of wishing for parachutes instead. The scene appears on June 30 2026 and shows the bull suspended high with symbols of trouble in the speech area.
Donald Trump waves white flag while clinging to wind turbine amid energy debate.
TRUMP CLINGS TO WIND TURBINE by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump appears clinging to a large wind turbine while holding a white flag in an image dated June 24 2026. The scene shows the figure in a blue suit and red tie with blond hair blowing in the wind. Text at the bottom reads (HEAD)WIND MEMORANDUM along with website credits. The image responds to ongoing debates over renewable energy policies during that period.
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Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
Donald Trump appears clinging to a large wind turbine while waving a white flag in an image dated June 14 2026. The scene shows him in a blue suit and red tie with an open mouth expression against a clear sky and rolling green hills. Text at the bottom reads (HEAD)WIND MEMORANDUM along with site credits.
Epic Fury Jet Drops Policy Bombs as Figure Rides Approval Ratings Missile in Satirical Cartoon
TRUMP APPROVAL RATING BOMBS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon features a fighter jet labeled 'EPIC FURY' with flames bursting from its rear, dropping papers marked 'Gas Prices,' 'TSA Plays,' 'Tariffs,' 'ICE Brutality,' and 'War' like bombs away. A blonde figure in a blue outfit rides a white missile labeled 'APPROVAL RATINGS,' wielding a stick as if charging forward amid falling debris and sparks. The scene captures satirical chaos with 'Bombs Away..' sign floating nearby, emphasizing themes of political maneuvering through policy drops to boost approval ratings. John Cole's signature and PoliticalCartoons.com appear in the top left, adding to the irreverent commentary on epic fury in governance.
Jan
27
2026
Kristi Noem Skates on Thin Ice Over 'Executing Americans' Gaffe in Viral Cartoon
ICE STARTING TO CRACK by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
This Kristi Noem cartoon captures the South Dakota governor in a precarious position on thin ice, her hat emblazoned with 'NOEM' as she incredulously asks if executing Americans in the street isn't a good look. The image, a sharp political satire, alludes to the ongoing presidential immunity debates surrounding Donald Trump, where his allies like Noem find themselves on shaky ground. With the 'DANGER THIN ICE' sign prominently featured, the artwork highlights the risks of endorsing extreme views on executive power. Amid Noem's own memoir backlash involving her dog-killing anecdote, this thin ice metaphor amplifies the GOP backlash she's facing. The humorous political art style underscores the absurdity, making it a viral cartoon potential hit. Overall, it's a biting commentary on conservative politics satire in American discourse.
The GOP Clings to Power However it Can
THE GOP CLINGS TO POWER HOWEVER IT CAN by Alexandra Bowman, CagleCartoons.com
President in a South Korean soup
PRESIDENT IN A SOUTH KOREAN SOUP by Paresh Nath, politicalcartoons.com
McCarthy dead man walking
MCCARTHY DEAD MAN WALKING by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
May
12
2017
Appreciating Mom Amid World Chaos in Koterba's Cartoon
APPRECIATING MOM by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba's cartoon tags Mother's Day with a touching family moment where a child hugs his mom, declaring 'I LOVE YOU MOM!' amid a backdrop of chaotic news on the screen. The mom, dressed in yellow, sighs while holding a phone, her thought bubble lamenting how the world has lost its marbles. Kids bring innocence and affection, contrasting the 'other news' from the monitor showing a news anchor. This piece highlights appreciating mom in everyday settings, with a dog peeking in and papers scattered, emphasizing news overload against simple family bonds. Tags like mothers day, kids, news underscore the blend of warmth and worldly woes.
Yahya Jammeh Clings to Power
Tayo Fatunla, West Africa, London England
Maliki clings - COLOR
MALIKI CLINGS - COLOR by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
7
2014
Maliki clings
MALIKI CLINGS by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
23
2012
Local TV News Portrayed as Three-Ring Circus in 2012 Cartoon
LOCAL TV NEWS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
A 2012 cartoon by Dave Granlund shows a ringmaster filming a clown news anchor and a seal performer balancing a starred ball. The camera bears a 3-RING CIRCUS label. The image critiques the shift of local TV news toward entertainment and spectacle over substance.
Apr
15
2008
Hillary Clings
HILLARY CLINGS by 1, politicalcartoons.com
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