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Trump as Young Washington Blames Biden for Cherry Tree
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon reworks the George Washington cherry tree legend with a blonde child resembling Donald Trump holding an axe and declaring Biden responsible for the cut tree. An adult figure in 18th century attire looks on while a horse stands in the background. The scene references ongoing political blame games and recent cabinet tensions involving figures such as Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth amid rising oil prices and foreign policy friction in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr
1
2026
Uncle Sam’s Oil Fix: Another Push for Alternative Energy
THE ADDICT by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Bill Day's cartoon shows a figure in red-and-white stripes, resembling national colors, self-injecting a syringe marked 'WAR' and '$', with text pleading for alternative energy sources. The dark, shadowy style underscores the grim addiction to oil, tying into tags like war, oil prices, Gulf of Hormuz, global warming, climate change, and addiction. This visual metaphor pushes for wind energy and solar panels as escapes from the cycle of dependency that leads to conflict and environmental harm. The composition is stark, with the arm and syringe dominating, emphasizing the self-destructive habit amid calls for renewable shifts.
Mar
30
2026
Therapist Ties Self-Loathing to Republican Tenure in Sharp Cartoon
REPUBLICAN COUCH TIME by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Christopher Weyant's political cartoon shows a therapy room with blinds, a door, and a coat hanger. A balding man in glasses, blue shirt, and brown pants reclines on a brown couch, arms crossed, looking distressed. A woman with dark hair, glasses, purple suit, sits on a yellow chair holding notes, speaking the punchline linking self-loathing and impotence to Republican tenure. The scene captures satirical commentary on political identity, with dry humor evident in the exaggerated expressions and simple setting. Tagged as republican party satire, therapy humor, political cartoon, self-loathing joke, impotence metaphor, and party affiliation critique, it highlights insider views on partisan struggles.
Mar
25
2026
Trump Transformed into Furious Gas Pump Amid Soaring Prices
Dale Cummings, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dale Cummings draws Trump as a boxy gas pump, head topped with a dripping nozzle and $5.55 price tag, frowning in a suit with a green sash screaming Epic Gasoline Fury. Standing on a pedestal, the figure captures the essence of high gas prices tied to War in Iran and Operation Epic Fury. The cartoon skewers oil prices and Strait of Hormuz affordability, blending humor with commentary on economic fallout. It's a straightforward jab at political decisions driving up costs at the pump, rendered in watercolor style for punchy effect. Tags like War in Iran, Operation Epic Fury, oil prices, gas prices, Strait of Hormuz affordability, and affordability underscore the timely critique.
Putin Denies Aiding Iran Targeting in Strait of Hormuz Oil Crisis
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
The cartoon shows Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei engaged in a Battleship match themed around the Strait of Hormuz and global oil shock. Putin holds B5 cards while denying help to Iran on targeting US assets, reflecting recent reports of Russian-Iranian military coordination and risks to international shipping and energy markets as of March 2026.
Mar
11
2026
Trump Portrayed as the Nozzle Driving Up Gas Prices
GAS PRICES by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
On March 11 2026 Bill Day depicts Donald Trump with his head serving as a gas pump nozzle labeled gas prices. The red tie dangles like a fuel hose. The image responds to ongoing concerns over rising fuel costs linked to tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Feb
23
2026
Trump's Royal State of the Union: Better for Me!
STATE OF THE UNION by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon depicts a central figure dressed as a king, complete with a crown marked 'T,' seated at a podium with an American flag backdrop. He speaks in a bubble: 'The state of the Union is better than it's ever been... Probably in history...' while a smaller bubble adds '...For ME!' A tall stack of items labeled 'Whoppers' sits on the desk. Two other men flank him, one bearded on the left, one bespectacled on the right, both in suits. The scene uses tags like State of the Union, Trump, King, Congress, lies, and whoppers to satirize exaggerated claims in a straightforward, visible manner without hidden inferences.
Alien Skeleton Begs for Rescue from Oval Office Leader in Kuper's Satirical Cartoon
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
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.
Trump Statue of Justice Holds Sword Over Unbalanced Scales in 2026
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a statue resembling Donald Trump in the robes of justice, holding a sword and unbalanced scales. The pedestal displays a hammer and sickle. Three figures in coats stand nearby on a path, one holding a red book. The scene is set against a cityscape dated to February 2026.
Hazardous Snow and ICE Conditions Signal Raids on Citizens
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
A weather-style alert warns of hazardous snow and ICE conditions. Silhouetted figures appear in distress amid heavy snowfall. The image responds to reports of immigration raids affecting American citizens in Minneapolis and similar cities during January 2026.
Canada and China finalize major trade pact on EVs and canola as Trump looks on
CANADA AND CHINA SIGN A BIG TRADE DEAL by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
On January 16 2026 Canada and China signed a significant trade agreement covering electric vehicles and canola exports. The deal comes amid ongoing US tariff pressures and efforts by Canada to diversify its economic partnerships. Mark Carney represented Canadian interests in the signing with Xi Jinping. Donald Trump is shown questioning the arrangement directly.
Trump Face Embedded in CBS News Logo Raises Questions
CBS 60 MINUTES PULLS SEGMENT by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Donald Trump's face inside the O of the CBS logo above the word NEWS, with a long red tie extending downward. Published December 23 2025, it responds to reports that CBS 60 Minutes pulled a segment amid discussions of free speech and media decisions.
Dec
22
2025
Trump Portrayed as Big Brother Monitoring CBS
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
The illustration depicts Donald Trump with an exaggerated head and a single large eye, styled after the Big Brother figure from George Orwell's 1984. Bold text at the bottom declares Big Brother is watching CBS. The December 2025 piece appears amid ongoing tensions between the president-elect and major media outlets including CBS News and its 60 Minutes program.
Trump's Religion Revival: ICE Arrests Jesus in Satirical Cartoon
BRINGING BACK RELIGION TO AMERICA by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures Trump religion cartoon essence with the former president boldly stating religion's return to America. Meanwhile, an ICE agent is shown handcuffing a figure resembling Jesus, complete with long hair, beard, and robes, in a clear ICE deporting Jesus satire. This piece dives into political cartoon religion America themes, poking at immigration policy religion hypocrisy. The dry humor shines through the contrast between Trump's proclamation and the 'meanwhile' scene of deportation. Such satirical take on US immigration and faith often sparks debate on religious revival and deportation. Overall, it's a pointed commentary on blending faith with strict border controls.
Nov
24
2025
Mayflower Heads for ICE Iceberg in 2025 Deportation Twist
HISTORIC DEPORTATIONS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon reimagines the Mayflower voyage with an ICE-labeled iceberg in its path. Agents stand ready on the ice as the ship labeled Mayflower approaches under full sail. The top text poses a hypothetical about applying current enforcement standards to 1620 arrivals. Publication falls near Thanksgiving 2025 during heightened focus on deportation operations and border policy.
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