Dave Whamond draws a scene where a man views a laptop displaying Trump-ordered release of classified files on aliens and UFOs, all heavily redacted with black bars. The headline announces the declassification, but the images reveal nothing, from blurred landscapes to censored figures. The man sighs, saying it doesn't surprise him, highlighting themes of distractions and conspiracies. Tags like classified information, extraterrestrial life, UAP, flying saucers, CIA archives, and evidence of ET underscore the satire on empty revelations. The cartoon captures skepticism toward political maneuvers involving secret files.
Peter Kuper's cartoon depicts a door with ornate gold trim labeled 'The Oval Offi,' partially obscured by a skeletal alien figure extending bony arms outward arms outward, one hand clawing at the glass panes. The figure's skull-like head with large eyes peers out, and below, a speech bubble reads 'Take me from your leader?!' Grass or shrubbery lines the bottom, with the signature 'KUPER' at the lower right. This setup twists the classic alien phrase into a plea for rescue, fitting presidency satire, Oval Office humor, extraterrestrial parody, skeletal cartoon, White House illustration, and political leader commentary in a straightforward line drawing style.
The cartoon depicts former President Bill Clinton lounging in a pool or hot tub alongside a woman in a pink polka-dot bikini and a shirtless man in striped swim trunks. Clinton holds a champagne glass while a speech bubble attributes to him the line: IT DEPENDS ON WHAT THE MEANING OF "EPSTEIN FILES" IS. A champagne bottle sits nearby next to a fountain. The image references ongoing discussions of Epstein-related documents and photos involving high-profile figures. It draws on Clinton's past public statements during investigations. The composition places the figures in a relaxed social setting with redacted elements implied by the black box over one face.
