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Jul
31
2024
Pat Bagley's Take on the Last Supper Controversy with Trump and MAGA Twist
LOCAL: LAST SUPPER by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's cartoon reimagines Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper with a political twist, featuring Donald Trump as the central Messiah figure surrounded by MAGA hat-wearing disciples enjoying McDonalds fast food. The scene includes elements like red hats, burgers, fries, and drinks, with a bald man smiling and pointing, labeled 'FIXED IT...'. Tags such as Utah, Governor Cox, Olympics, Jesus, Mango Messiah, and 2025 election highlight the satire on recent controversies. The artwork comments on the blending of religious iconography with modern political fervor, poking fun at perceptions of Trump as a messianic leader among supporters. This timely piece ties into debates over cultural representations in events like the Olympics, offering a humorous critique through familiar fast-food imagery.
Jul
12
2024
AI Fully Replaces VAR Role Ahead of 2030 World Cup
HIGHTECH FOOTBALL by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
A 2030 World Cup scene shows players in orange and red kits chasing a ball under floodlights. An official wearing a VR headset joins the run. A bottom banner states that the VAR assistant has been fully replaced by AI.
In this satirical cartoon, Josh Hawley proclaims himself a Christian Nationalist while Jesus expresses exasperation at such smug, arrogant piety.
CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow\'s cartoon captures a smug, arrogant figure resembling Josh Hawley, raising a cross and shouting \'I\'m a Christian Nationalist!\' Jesus, depicted centrally with long hair and beard, responds with a plea to the Heavenly Father about loving all children but adding \'C\'mon!\' in exasperation. Flanked by robed figures, one wearing a \'J. Crew\' shirt, the scene drips with dry humor targeting pious opportunists. Tags like Christian Nationalist, smug, arrogant, pious, opportunist, and Jesus underscore the satire on blending faith with nationalism. The composition keeps it straightforward, no hidden layers, just visible frustration from the holy group toward the suited declarer.
Founding fathers, immunity, supreme court
NOT QUITE INDEPENDENCE by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
On July 2 2024 the image responds to the Supreme Court ruling granting broad presidential immunity. Three figures in period dress react as a labeled paper airplane approaches one of them.
Founding fathers dismiss felon exclusion while Trump faces conviction fallout.
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
On May 31 2024 Rick McKee depicts Founding Fathers debating the Constitution while one suggests adding language to bar convicted felons from the presidency. Another dismisses the notion as unnecessary. The scene references Donald Trump's recent conviction on 34 felony counts in the Stormy Daniels hush money case involving falsified records and election interference.
May
22
2024
Four panels depict graduates and police at university library steps with encampment banner
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image displays four panels in front of a building labeled THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. Graduates in caps and gowns appear with a Palestinian flag and a banner reading GAZA SOLIDARITY ENCAMPMENT. Police officers in helmets stand near orange tents. One panel shows a scroll exchange. Another shows a baton swing toward a banner. The artist signature KUPER is in the bottom right. Columns and steps form the background across all panels.
May
17
2024
Barron Trump graduation draws family resemblance remarks
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
On May 17 2024 Barron Trump completed studies at Oxbridge Prep School. The scene shows a cluster of graduates on one side and a tall figure in academic dress on the other. A speech bubble highlights a noted likeness. The timing aligns with reports of the younger Trump showing interest in political matters.
Campus Protests and COVID Overshadow 2024 College Commencements
GRADUATIONS OVERSHADOWED by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a keffiyeh-wearing protester with a campus protests sign next to a sad graduate in a 2024 gown holding a diploma. A green COVID monster stands nearby as a police officer in riot gear watches from below the college commencements banner with money floating near a plant.
Apr
30
2024
Graduates Flanked by Free Palestine and Stand With Israel Signs at Ceremony
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows three graduates viewed from behind during what looks like a university commencement. The left figure has curly hair and a mortarboard with Free Palestine in yellow letters. The right figure has short hair and a mortarboard with Stand With Israel in blue letters. The center figure wears a purple stole labeled Universities and has a large thought bubble overhead reading How Did I Get Stuck Sitting In The Middle. The scene uses simple lines and minimal color to highlight the opposing signs on either side.
In this donald trump political cartoon, a robed figure offers artisan loaves and filet-o-fish while charging for garment hem touches.
CHRISTEN DUMB by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's 2024 cartoon shows a caricatured Trump in a white robe with a red cross and TRUMP belt, gesturing grandly while speaking about buying his artisan hand-made loaves and filet-o-fish sandwich. A speech bubble from him invites touching the hem of his garment for a dollar. Two smaller figures kneel before him: one in green bows low, the other in white and blue reaches up. The scene captures religious satire trump with elements of donald trump political cartoon, blending biblical references like loaves and fishes with commercial hustle. This political humor trump robe piece fits cagle cartoons syndication style, emphasizing exaggerated features and straightforward mockery. The overall composition uses simple lines and colors for impact.
Mar
28
2024
Dove Emerges from Cracked Globe Egg on Easter
EASTER REPOST by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Bill Day's Easter image depicts a white dove hatching from an egg-shaped globe marked with white ribbons. The Americas and Africa are visible on the blue and tan surface. The composition marks Easter 2024 with themes of peace and renewal. The dove's head and beak appear through the cracked shell. Light highlights the glossy egg form against a neutral backdrop.
Mar
27
2024
Statue of Liberty Dragged Over Texas Border Wall Under SB4
by Angel Boligan, politicalcartoons.com
On March 27 2024 Angel Boligan published a cartoon responding to Texas Senate Bill 4. The image shows the Statue of Liberty being hauled over a tall brick wall lined with barbed wire. Armed officers labeled POLICE stand below near a patrol car. A red streak marks the wall top. The piece addresses the new state law authorizing local police to arrest migrants. SB4 had recently taken effect before facing court challenges. The visual places the national symbol in direct conflict with enforcement actions at the southern border.
Trump Bible Grift cartoon shows desperate for cash fundraising off religion with evangelical base.
TRUMP BIBLE GRIFT by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon captures Trump Bible Grift with a figure unable to name Bible verses yet selling a $60 Trump Bible, all sales final, then excusing himself to threaten a judge and family. Tags like desperate for cash, fundraising off religion, evangelical base, grifters gotta grift, Good Friday, Easter, holy week, God Bless the USA bible highlight the satire. The image stays direct, showing only the visible elements of a suited man with distinctive hair holding a blue book labeled Trump Bible. No deeper symbols appear; it\'s straightforward mockery of the sales pitch. Artist signature and site mark the bottom.
Mar
22
2024
Alabama officer stops Easter Bunny over embryo eggs
EASTER EGGS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
An Alabama police officer pulls over the Easter Bunny driving a pink car filled with colorful eggs. The stop references the state's February 2024 Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos count as children under the law. The officer's question highlights enforcement questions around reproductive transport.
Uncle Sam sinks in Middle East and Ukraine mud pits amid ongoing wars.
Luojie, China Daily, China
On January 18, 2024, a cartoon by Luojie shows Uncle Sam trapped waist-deep in two separate mud pits. One pit is marked The Middle East and contains a bone. The other is marked Ukraine and holds a skull along with a small object. The figure reaches out with a distressed expression while signs point to each location. The image highlights simultaneous US entanglements in separate conflicts at that time.
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