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Sep
10
2026
9/11 Remembrance
REMEMBRANCE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
On the eve of the September 11 anniversary, Americans pause to remember the lives lost in the 2001 attacks. The annual observance continues to draw national attention as survivors, families, and officials gather at memorials across the country. The cartoon captures the enduring grief and patriotic resolve that mark the day each year.
Anthropomorphic Trees Highlight Climate-Driven Wildfires
ANTHROPOMORPHIC TREES AMID BURNING FOREST by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
Wildfires intensified by climate change continue to ravage forests worldwide, threatening ecosystems and communities. On the 2026 date of this piece, ongoing heat and drought patterns fuel larger blazes with little relief in sight. The editorial argues that inaction on emissions leaves nature itself bearing the visible scars of rising temperatures and extreme weather.
Eerie Similarities: Wildfire Traits Mirror Trump Characteristics
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
A political cartoon published August 3, 2026, draws direct parallels between a wildfire and Donald Trump by listing identical negative attributes for both. The comparison highlights traits such as being unpredictable, aggressive, vicious, mindless, indiscriminating, destructive, out of control, toxic, reeking, orange and hard to extinguish. The final entry on the Trump side changes to hard to put out of office. The piece advances the argument that Trump exhibits the same uncontrollable and damaging qualities as a wildfire, making his continued political presence a persistent hazard.
Putin Lunges After Elusive Ukraine War Exit
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Vladimir Putin continues efforts to find an off-ramp from the Ukraine war amid stalled advances and mounting costs. The conflict remains a central foreign policy challenge for Russia with no immediate resolution in sight. The piece portrays the Russian leader as actively seeking an exit while propelled forward by the war itself.
Trump Head Replaces Statue of Liberty Torch
TRUMP HEAD REPLACES LIBERTY TORCH by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump remains a dominant force in American politics in 2026. His continued prominence raises questions about the impact on national institutions and symbols. The editorial takes the position that this influence distorts core American ideals represented by the Statue of Liberty.
Bull and Fiery Rider Clash in Soccer Silhouette
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
A soccer-themed silhouette shows a bull figure and fiery rider in uniform on the field. The image captures an intense athletic moment with the bull kicking forward. The piece frames the ongoing dynamic of high-stakes international matches where national symbols and team energy collide. It highlights the spectacle of competition without tying to one verified fixture.
Trump bends to ignite fuse on large rocket marked 250
TRUMP LIGHTS FUSE ON 250 FIREWORK by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump stands on grass and holds a lit match to a red fuse. The fuse connects to a rocket body marked 250. Sparks scatter from the match. Smoke and light trails rise into the sky above the scene dated 2026-07-03.
Trump's Aimless Iran Strikes Raise Mission Success Questions
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a US-flagged missile streaking toward a large fiery orb, evoking an ill-defined strike on Iran. The caption questions the meaning of a successful mission. Published amid reports of Iranian nuclear activity and regional tensions, the image critiques the absence of an exit strategy. It references potential economic fallout such as closed shipping lanes and higher oil prices. The work also nods to internal administration finger-pointing involving JD Vance. Overall the piece underscores the hazards of military action without a coherent plan.
Feb
5
2026
Olympic Torched
OLYMPIC TORCHED by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
28
2025
Pardon Hell
PARDON HELL by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Claims Big Beautiful Bill Shields Medicaid While Pouring Gas on Lantern
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
On July 1 2025 Michael de Adder depicts Donald Trump holding a gas can labeled GAS and pouring into a lantern labeled LIGHT. Trump states his big beautiful bill will protect Medicaid. The image responds to ongoing congressional debates over Republican legislation affecting healthcare funding.
Trump Urges Congress War Resolution as Tank Advances on Iran
TRUMP DEMANDS TOTAL SURRENDER FROM IRAN by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a U.S. Congress Joint Resolution of War document being crushed beneath the treads of a green tank that is firing a shell. Published June 17 2025 the image responds to reports of President Trump demanding total surrender from Iran and related discussions of military action without prior congressional approval.
Gaza Hells Kitchen Warmer War Famine Netanyahu
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
Mar
23
2025
Polar Bear
POLAR BEAR by Manny Francisco, politicalcartoons.com
Nov
30
2024
LIBERTY TRUMP FLAME
by NEMØ, politicalcartoons.com
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