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Jefferson Recites Liberty Quote Atop British Redcoat
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Thomas Jefferson standing on the shoulder of a British redcoat soldier while holding a document and reciting his quote on liberty as the parent of science and virtue. The redcoat wears a black tricorn hat with a Union Jack emblem. Jefferson appears in period blue coat and breeches. The quote box attributes the words directly to Jefferson. The image includes artist credits and website references at the bottom. Publication occurred on July 1, 2026.
Trump Fireworks Erupt Over 2026 Midterm Outlook
TRUMP FIREWORKS MIDTERM ELECTION SPECTACLE by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
On June 29 2026 two figures stand in the foreground watching a burst of red yellow and blue fireworks fill the sky. One speech bubble praises the spectacular display while the second attributes the chaos to Trump blowing up the midterm election. The scene captures public attention on the upcoming November contests and the former president's continued influence on the political landscape.
May
17
2026
Doctor Points to Brain Spurs on Trump Scan
TRUMP HEALTH CONCERNS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
A physician in a lab coat points to a medical screen displaying Donald Trump's profile with an exposed brain labeled bone spurs. The speech bubble declares the diagnosis as the source of the problem.
Cartoon Skewers Cognitive Lapse on Iran War's Oil Price Fallout
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
Jonathan Brown's cartoon presents a stark true-or-false cognitive test: if A (a fighter jet) starts a war with B (Iran), the result could be C (an oil barrel marked $100+). The map of Iran includes a hint pointing to the Strait of Hormuz, noting that 20% of the world's oil moves through there, underscoring control over this chokepoint. Tags such as cognitive test, war in Iran, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, gas prices, and cost of war frame the satire. The artwork warns of economic fallout from conflict, with the jet trailing toward Iran and the oil barrel symbolizing surging costs. This piece captures geopolitical tensions in a simple, visual riddle.
Apr
16
2026
Donal Trump MD
DONAL TRUMP MD by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
Delonas places Trump in a crucifixion scene, robed with stethoscope, rejecting the messiah as a weak leftist. Stormy skies and a demon add drama, blending politics and religion for dry satire. Tags like Trump, Jesus, Crucifixion highlight the bold commentary on leadership cults.
Trump Lifted by Soaring Oil Prices in Sharp Cartoon
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Arcadio Esquivel's cartoon captures Trump striding forward, his red tie extending upward to hold a massive oil barrel aloft like a helium balloon, with his yellow hair streaming behind. The simplicity highlights themes of Trump, oil prices, inflation, Hormuz, energy, and midterm elections. Such visuals often comment on economic pressures without words, relying on exaggerated features for recognition. Cartoonists like Esquivel use minimalism to drive points home, here linking a political figure to rising costs in a direct, unambiguous way. The white background keeps focus on the central elements, making the satire pop for viewers.
Mar
26
2026
Trump demands joy from Uncle Sam over Iran win amid trap
TIRED OF WINNING..? by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump stands on the left in a dark suit with red tie and points both hands toward Uncle Sam. Uncle Sam wears a starred vest and striped pants while being drawn toward a large metal trap labeled Iran War. Trump speech at top reads WE WON!! SO, WHY AREN'T YOU JUMPING FOR JOY?! Uncle Sam replies with a profanity bubble. Bottom text includes WE ARE GETTING SCREWED.ORG and site credits. The March 2026 image centers on the Iran conflict reference and the figures' interaction.
Grandma Got Run Over By Health Care Premiums
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
Speaker Johnson presents GOP healthcare plan details
GOP HEALTHCARE PLAN 2025 by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Speaker Johnson appears next to an easel displaying the GOP healthcare plan title. He holds a top hat and states intent to pull out specifics. The image addresses the Republican approach to replacing Obamacare and adjusting Medicare through tax credits in the current Congress session.
MTG blasts GOP on healthcare
MTG BLASTS GOP ON HEALTHCARE by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
ICE Agents in Monsters Inc Parody Zip-Tie Child During Raid
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
The cartoon depicts two Monsters Inc characters reimagined as ICE officers. One in police vest zip-ties a crying child in a diaper at a doorway. The smaller green figure declares they scare because they care.
Graduate in cap and gown stands before wave marked loan default
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image shows a graduate in cap and gown holding a diploma while standing before a large dark wave with white foam. The words loan default appear across the wave. Visible elements include student loans debt wave education college university diploma graduation school.
Man-Child Tax Credit
MAN-CHILD TAX CREDIT by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Man Child Tax Credit
MAN CHILD TAX CREDIT by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
RFK Jr. Antivax Views Fuel Disease Outbreaks and Hospital Profits
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a virus-like figure seated at an office desk surrounded by pathogens, reacting positively to RFK Jr.'s influence on health policy. The caption highlights booming business from disease spread. Published March 6, 2025, it responds to RFK Jr.'s nomination for a top health role and recent measles cases in Texas. The visual ties antivaccine rhetoric to increased illness during flu season.
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