Elon Musk directed $100 million through America PAC and Republican leadership funds targeting Senate races including Kentucky. The spending drew immediate Democratic criticism. The cartoon portrays the donations as a direct power play that sidelines opponents.
On July 30, 2026, the cartoon responds to ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party over influence and loyalty from its progressive base. Senator Bernie Sanders is shown invoking the famous Godfather ultimatum. The piece frames Sanders as leveraging his stature to push demands the party cannot easily reject.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has publicly stated there will be no more elections, a move that solidifies his long-term grip on power. The declaration comes amid ongoing concerns over democratic backsliding in the Central American nation. This development matters because it removes any remaining avenues for political opposition and citizen participation in governance. The accompanying editorial takes the position that Ortega's action represents a deliberate destruction of democratic institutions rather than a legitimate policy choice.
A suited donkey on a leash holds a flea-infested bulldog named Platner on the publication date of July 9, 2026. The donkey sighs about the pet shop appearance while bugs swarm the scene. The image uses standard party symbols to depict buyer remorse over a recent political choice.
On October 21 2025 a political cartoon by Margolis and Cox depicts a Democratic donkey at a doorstep offering candy to figures resembling Barack Obama and Joe Biden dressed as kings for Halloween. The donkey exclaims approval of the costumes while one king questions the term. The image references the No Kings theme and critiques Democratic support for prominent leaders amid ongoing political debates.
This political cartoon by Margolis & Cox depicts a bearded man wearing an FBI shirt and large hat, wielding a hot branding iron to mark a blue donkey with 'LIARS.' The donkey, symbolizing Democrats, lies on the ground tied with a rope, grimacing in pain as sparks fly from the brand. Smoke rises from the contact point, emphasizing the heated accusation. Dated 2025, the artwork critiques political deception through bold imagery. Tags like Kash Patel FBI, Democrats liars, political satire, branding iron cartoon, Democratic donkey, and conservative humor underscore its pointed message on partisan conflict.
