A political cartoon dated July 10, 2026, depicts an ornate scales of justice buckling under the weight of a massive figure labeled Trump's DOJ. The opposite pan hangs empty and elevated. Text above reads RIGGING the ELECTION. The image responds to ongoing concerns over Department of Justice actions and their potential impact on electoral processes during the Trump administration.
A cartoon published July 8, 2026, shows a Canadian shopper at a grocery checkout counter holding a package of hamburger meat while declaring he will gladly pay Tuesday for the item today. The scene references the classic Wimpy line and highlights growing use of buy now pay later services as grocery prices continue to climb in Canada.
A four-panel illustration titled Big Wide Open Spaces places Death Valley, Utah Salt Flats, and the Grand Canyon next to the Great American State Fair. Each panel shows wide horizons in the natural settings while the fair panel includes a Ferris wheel, entrance gate, and tents. The comparison highlights scale differences between remote landscapes and a populated event ground. The piece appeared online on July 2, 2026.
The cartoon displays the opening words of the U.S. Constitution scattered in disconnected segments across a plain background. A black banner at the top reads A DIVIDED COUNTRY. The arrangement of the familiar preamble text visually breaks the phrase into isolated parts. This presentation coincides with the approach of Independence Day on the 2026 calendar. The work draws attention to fractures within the national fabric without naming specific events or figures.
The image shows the Statue of Liberty with her raised arm entangled in barbed wire that draws blood, holding a large red rose in place of the traditional torch. Her other hand covers her face as the New York skyline fades behind her. The work responds to ongoing debates over socialist symbolism in American public imagery on the June 2026 date. The visual replaces the torch with the rose, a traditional emblem of socialism, while the barbed wire suggests entrapment or harm. Artist credit appears in the upper right corner.
The cartoon presents large block letters spelling VICTORY with internal voids. A small figure identified as Trump stands at the base knocking and asking if total and complete victory should sound hollow. The composition places the figure left of the structure against a landscape background. Publication occurred on June 16 2026 amid references to Iran agreements and military outcomes.
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump holding an empty golden frame labeled Iran Deal. A lengthy quote at the bottom parodies overly cautious diplomatic language about exploring negotiations. Published in 2026, the image comments on the absence of concrete progress in U.S.-Iran discussions. The visual emphasizes an empty structure rather than any actual agreement. The artist's signature appears in the upper right.
The cartoon depicts a caricature of a man with blond hair and red tie standing in a sandy desert landscape. He points toward the right side of the image where a faint circular swirl appears in the sky. A large speech bubble above him contains the text LOOK! OVER THERE! THE IRAN DEAL!! NOW DO YOU BELIEVE ME?! The figure wears torn white shirt, blue shorts, and blue shoes. Barbed wire fence posts line the horizon under a clear blue sky. The artist's signature appears in the lower right.
The cartoon depicts a recent college graduate wearing a mortarboard and feathered wings modeled on the Icarus myth. The graduate falls after flying too close to a bright sun labeled AI. Dollar signs and question marks trail behind while the figure looks upward in distress. The image responds to ongoing concerns in 2026 about artificial intelligence displacing entry-level positions traditionally filled by new graduates.
Visible in the cartoon are two figures facing each other. The left figure wears a blue shirt labeled trump, holds a white sign reading please help, and carries a red hat marked maga. The right figure has yellow hair, a black jacket with green bills protruding from pockets, and a red tie. Two speech bubbles display the phrases remember me and i dont think about you not even a little bit. The artist signature whamond and cagle.com/whamond appear at the bottom.
The cartoon shows Donald Trump in Moses robes and holding a staff, standing in the Strait of Hormuz while shouting for the waters to part. Two military officers in the foreground comment on the scene. The image responds to ongoing tensions involving Iran, the strait blockade, and U.S. policy responses as of early May 2026.
John Darkow's cartoon captures Kash Patel in a state of drunkenness, leaning against a grand pillar with empty beer bottles scattered around, his suit jacket labeled FBI and a name tag reading Patel. The speech bubble delivers the punchline about his defamation lawsuit being for a quarter of a billion dollars to settle bar tabs, tying into themes of DOJ, justice department, and availability. This piece offers a sharp satirical commentary on Patel's potential role as FBI director, using booze as a metaphor visible in the littered bottles and dazed expression. The artwork stays grounded in the visible elements, avoiding speculation, and highlights the humor in exaggerated features and setting.
Dave Granlund's cartoon captures a SWAT team descending on Kash Patel's home, marked by a mailbox reading his name, with empty beer and booze bottles strewn across the grass. The scene includes a helicopter with a rappelling officer, a SWAT van, and armed figures advancing, one shouting a 'wakeup call for the FBI director.' Tags like FBI director, SWAT team, wellness check, party guy, alcohol, job, and beer highlight the satirical take on a nominated official's wild lifestyle clashing with high-stakes law enforcement duties. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of a raid as a morning greeting for someone eyed for such a serious position.
Michael de Adder's cartoon depicts a bearded man at a bar, hand on forehead, holding a green gin bottle, looking inebriated. Two figures stand behind: one in a suit with sunglasses, another in an FBI jacket. The text reads 'Kash Patel thinks G-man stands for gin man.' Bottles line the shelf, beer taps and glasses on the counter. Tags like Kash Patel, FBI, gin, drinking, alcohol, drunk underscore the visual pun on FBI agents as 'G-men' versus a 'gin man' in a bar setting. The scene captures a straightforward satirical jab without deeper layers visible.
The image shows two academics in graduation gowns and caps standing close together. One holds a cup and the other a rolled diploma. Speech bubbles read our commencement speaker and they want suppressed viewpoints. A separate figure on the right wears a black shirt labeled ignorance and stands with hand near face. The drawing includes the cagle.com signature in the corner.
