The cartoon depicts a Republican elephant using its trunk to squeeze a Democratic donkey standing on a patch labeled California Republic. The image includes the California state flag elements with a red star. Publication occurred on June 8 2026 amid ongoing state political contests involving figures such as Steve Hilton and Spencer Pratt. The visual shows the donkey with wide eyes and open mouth under pressure from the larger elephant.
flag of california
Jan
11
2025
The image modifies the California state flag by replacing the bear with a firefighter version of Smokey Bear holding a hose and spraying water. Flames replace the lower section beneath the text CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC. The bear wears a yellow helmet marked FD and yellow turnout gear while kneeling in a dynamic pose. This responds to the January 2025 Los Angeles area wildfires including Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
Jul
24
2022
The image modifies the California state flag by replacing the bear with a distressed version and adding flames across the white section. This responds to active wildfires reported in the state during July 2022 including the Oak Fire near Yosemite. The composition places the bear on a small green area while flames dominate the right side.
Nov
13
2020
