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Democratic Donkey Regrets Bringing Home Flea-Ridden Platner
DONKEY REGRETS PET SHOP PURCHASE by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
A Democratic donkey on a leash holds a flea-infested dog tagged Platner and expresses regret over its pet shop purchase in this July 8 2026 cartoon by Steve Sack. The visual shows the dog scratching amid a cloud of fleas as the donkey sighs that it looked cute at the store. The image comments on recent political developments involving candidate selection within the party.
Mother Twists Three Little Pigs Tale Into Taxpayer Ballroom Critique
MOTHER READS THREE LITTLE PIGS STORY by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A mother reads a bedtime story to her child, altering the three little pigs tale to accuse the big bad wolf of lying about spending millions of taxpayer dollars to add a ballroom to the house of bricks. The scene unfolds in a child's bedroom with a basketball hoop visible through the door and a green lamp on the nightstand. This image responds to recent controversies over public fund misuse for private or extravagant projects by political figures.
Obama Laughs at Trump's Iran Deal as Weaker Than 2015 Version
TRUMP VS OBAMA IRAN DEALS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon dated June 19, 2026, depicts former President Barack Obama laughing as he holds a newspaper. The front page headline reads that the Trump Iran deal is far weaker than the Obama 2015 deal. Speech bubbles show Obama saying imitation is the sincerest form of flattery while another voice replies close but no cigar. The image responds to ongoing comparisons of the two administrations approaches to Iran negotiations. It highlights perceived shortcomings in the later agreement through visual humor.
May
28
2026
Trump's symptoms include inflation and disorientation
BAD HEALTH by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows Donald Trump as a patient receiving a diagnosis of bruising, numbness, inflation, irritability and disorientation from a doctor. The response notes the patient remains in better shape than the country amid economic indicators like inflation and unemployment.
Trump appears diminished beside towering Chinese counterpart at summit
A DIMINISHED PRESIDENT by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a small Donald Trump figure positioned beside a large American flag, addressing a much taller figure in a blue suit standing next to a prominent Chinese flag. The speech bubble from Trump reads about finally seeing a friendly face and notes increased height. The title references a diminished president. Publication occurred on May 12 2026 amid ongoing US China diplomatic engagements involving trade and energy topics.
Supreme Court Ruling Prompts Barstool Debate on Racism and Voting Rights
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts two men at a bar reacting to a Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act. One asks what is left to fix now that racism is declared solved. The image responds to recent rulings affecting redistricting and voter access in states like Louisiana. Justices including Roberts and Thomas are referenced in related tags. The piece highlights ongoing debates over race and electoral rules.
Nov
3
2025
Trump Caveman Vows Nuclear Tests After Rivals
Marian Kamensky, Austria
On November 3 2025 the cartoon depicts a caveman resembling Donald Trump brandishing a club and declaring he will conduct nuclear tests because others are doing so, with two mushroom clouds visible in the background and two fellow cavemen striking objects on tree stumps.
Dec
1
2024
The Trump Mandate
THE TRUMP MANDATE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
23
2024
Lead Guitar
LEAD GUITAR by Rivers, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
31
2023
George Santos
GEORGE SANTOS by Rivers, politicalcartoons.com
Argentina Claims 2022 World Cup Title in Dramatic Final
ARGENTINA WIN THE 2022 WORLD CUP by Kap, politicalcartoons.com
On December 18, 2022, Argentina defeated France to win the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The illustration shows a radiant sun face held by a hand in team colors. The image captures the moment of national celebration following the tournament final. Artist Kap signed the work in the lower left.
Political Peanuts COLOR
POLITICAL PEANUTS COLOR by 1, politicalcartoons.com
Nov
9
2015
Political Peanuts
POLITICAL PEANUTS by 1, politicalcartoons.com
Ben Carson tall tales
BEN CARSON TALL TALES by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
In this Obama Nobel Peace Prize cartoon, the figure at the Nobel lecture podium wears a War for Peace t-shirt while declaring opposition to dumb peace prizes.
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
This Obama Nobel Peace Prize cartoon from 2009 captures a moment of political satire on Obama peace prize, with the central figure standing at a podium labeled Nobel lecture, delivering lines in speech bubbles: 'I'm not opposed to all peace prizes' and 'I'm opposed to dumb peace prizes.' The figure wears a t-shirt emblazoned with 'War for Peace' and a modified peace symbol featuring an airplane, emphasizing the irony. Created by R.J. Matson for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, this piece joins the ranks of Cagle Cartoons Obama satire, highlighting the juxtaposition in the dumb peace prizes Obama speech bubble. The grayscale illustration keeps it simple, focusing on the podium with a medal-like emblem and the artist's signature in the corner, making it a classic example of 2009 Obama Nobel acceptance cartoon.
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