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Jun
18
2026
The Winner
THE WINNER by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
On June 18, 2026, Bill Day's cartoon depicts former President Donald Trump inside a torn $300 billion money bag with cash flying outward. An Iranian cleric figure sits on a purple carpet labeled IRAN, gesturing victory signs. The image responds to ongoing debates over sanctions relief and financial transfers involving Iran during that period.
Donald Trump\'s caricature ignores crises like Ukraine quagmire and cost of living crisis to unveil his vanity Arc de Trump legacy.
TRUMP PRIORITIZES HIS LEGACY OVER CRISES by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Graeme MacKay\'s cartoon depicts Donald Trump absorbed in unveiling a golden Arc de Trump, a parody of the Arc de Triomphe, topped with his own figure and cherubs, while ignoring flying papers labeled with crises like ICE crisis, Ukraine quagmire, Strait of Hormuz quagmire, and cost of living crisis. The monument includes busts of Don Jr, Ivanka, MAGA, and Jared, emphasizing Trump\'s priorities on vanity over urgent matters. A hand unveils blueprints for Donald J. Trump Arc de Victoire, highlighting the satire on legacy obsession amid global quagmires. The dry humor underscores how such self-focus distracts from real-world affordability and international issues, a common theme in editorial cartoons critiquing political figures.
Kash Patel's Boozy Retort to Atlantic in Wexler's Cartoon
KASH BEER I’LL DRINK TO THAT by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Ed Wexler's cartoon captures a man clearly modeled after a public figure, dressed in an FBI sweatshirt, balancing beers on his head and in his hands, with tags like kash, patel, the atlantic, drinking, alcohol, beer, obvious intoxication, and absences. The figure, showing signs of inebriation with wide eyes and a goofy grin, holds a glass in each hand while more pints teeter atop his spiky hair, foam spilling everywhere. Speech bubbles reveal his slurred plan to sue the Atlantic for writing about his drinking, followed by the punchline 'I'll drink to that!' Bubbles and stars float around, emphasizing the dizzy, drunken state. The signature at the bottom credits the artist and site, grounding the satire in visible elements of alcohol-fueled absurdity.
Apr
10
2026
Dove Dons Armor for Cease Fire in Smoky Skies
CEASE FIRE IN IRAN? by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba's cartoon shows a white dove, traditional symbol of peace, outfitted in a blue military helmet and a bulletproof vest marked 'CEASE FIRE.' The bird clutches an olive branch in its beak, eyes wide in surprise, as it navigates through billowing dark smoke clouds. This setup highlights the fragility of cease fire attempts in war zones, with the armored dove representing protected yet vulnerable peace initiatives. The orange-tinted background suggests a fiery landscape, emphasizing conflict's harsh reality. Tags like political cartoon, peace dove, cease fire vest, olive branch, war smoke, and satirical illustration capture the image's essence for SEO.
Trump Dove Drops a Load on Iran in Hilarious Political Cartoon
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
This Daryl Cagle cartoon features a white dove stylized with Donald Trump's iconic blonde hair and orange face, clutching an olive branch in its beak while defecating a white splat onto a pastel-colored map prominently labeled 'IRAN.' The political cartoon Trump Iran image blends symbols of peace with irreverent humor, as the Trump dove olive branch figure perches awkwardly over the country. Surrounded by vague outlines of neighboring regions in soft blues and beiges, the satirical map Iran defecating bird pokes fun at diplomatic tensions. The artist's signature 'DARYLCAGLE.COM' appears at the bottom, grounding the Trump hair bird cartoon in professional satire. This olive branch dove pooping artwork cleverly critiques foreign policy facades, making it a sharable gem in Middle East political humor circles. Overall, it's a witty take on how peace offerings can sometimes feel like mere dumps on international relations.
No More Epstein Tainted Leaders
NO MORE EPSTEIN TAINTED LEADERS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
14
2025
Trump Questions Path to Nobel Peace Prize From White House
TRUMP'S WARS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts the White House with a figure inquiring about additional wars needed for a Nobel Peace Prize. The response lists Chicago, Memphis and Los Angeles as the remaining conflicts, referencing 2025 National Guard and ICE operations in those cities alongside ongoing Middle East developments.
Monopoly Man Celebrates Tax Cuts While Congress Buries Government of the People
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
On June 30 2025 the cartoon shows the Monopoly Man dancing over the grave of government of the people by the people for the people dated 1789-2025. Papers labeled big beautiful tax cuts tax cuts for the rich Medicaid cuts and spending cuts for the poor swirl around. Shovels marked House and Senate stand ready in the dirt. The image responds to recent congressional action on a major tax and spending bill that reduces Medicaid and targets benefits toward wealthier interests.
Peter Kuper's Take on the Drone Craze and UFO Conspiracy Theories
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Peter Kuper delivers a sharp political cartoon titled 'Identified Flying Objects,' flipping the UFO script by showcasing mundane sky travelers: a figure suspended upside down on a zip line, a kite with a grin and tiny arms, and a baseball soaring toward a catcher's mitt marked 'NY.' This piece skewers the drone craze and conspiracy theories swirling around recent aerial sightings, reminding viewers that not every dot in the sky signals alien invasion or government plots. With dry humor, it grounds wild speculations in everyday reality, using simple panels to puncture overblown fears. Tags like UFO sightings, drone craze, conspiracy theories, political cartoon, Peter Kuper, and aerial mysteries keep it relevant in today's paranoia-fueled news cycle.
Democrats and Republicans Unite on UFOs: Aliens or Bipartisanship Easier to Believe?
BIPARTISANSHIP AND UFOS by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba's political cartoon captures the rare bipartisan interest in UFOs, posing a humorous question: which is easier to believe in, aliens or bipartisanship? The image splits into two panels, one with a green alien piloting a flying saucer under 'A. Aliens,' and the other showing a donkey and elephant in suits shaking hands under 'B. Bipartisanship.' This satire highlights the improbability of political cooperation compared to extraterrestrial existence, tying into recent UFO hearings. Tags like political cartoon, UFOs, bipartisanship, Democrats, Republicans, aliens, satire emphasize the dry humor in questioning beliefs amid divided politics.
May
22
2022
Aliens Apologize for Blurry UAP Photos in Congressional Hearing Satire
PICTURES OF UAPS by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Randall Enos captures the absurdity of government UFO disclosures in this 2022 cartoon, where a wide-eyed alien apologizes to what appears to be a row of green-headed listeners for not having advanced enough technology to provide a clear image of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The screen shows a blurry black dot over a blue expanse, highlighting the frustration with vague evidence presented in real House Permanent Select Committee hearings chaired by Adam Schiff. Tags like UFO, flying saucers, and aliens underscore the satirical take on congressional probes into extraterrestrial sightings, poking fun at the persistent mystery and poor quality of UAP footage that fuels public skepticism and conspiracy theories.
Jun
10
2021
Military Pilots Snap Selfie with Cheesy Alien in UFO Sighting Satire
UFO SIGHTING by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
Steve Sack's cartoon shows a fighter jet chasing a UFO where the green alien inside grins and says 'Cheese!' while posing with alien symbols. The pilots, one holding a selfie stick, react with frustration: 'Ok, Now They're Just Messing With Us...' The jet bears a 'UFO Report' label, poking fun at real navy pilot sightings of unidentified flying objects. This piece captures the blend of space mystery and everyday tech like smartphones, turning serious air force encounters into lighthearted satire on alien pranks. Tags like trnd and gnt underscore its timely appeal amid government UFO disclosures.
Apr
16
2018
Unveiling the IRS Tax Fairy: The Bedtime Story Your Parents Skipped
IRS TAX FAIRY by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
This IRS tax fairy cartoon by Gary McCoy cleverly twists the innocent tooth fairy legend into a humorous IRS satire illustration, showing a flying suited figure with purple wings bursting into a bedroom scene. The surprised person in bed, tucked under a blue blanket with a striped pillow and nearby teddy bear, faces the intruder holding a green dollar bucket. The speech bubble reveals the punchline, equating the IRS to a mythical tax fairy that takes rather than gives. As a political cartoon tax collection fairy, it highlights the dread of taxation in an irreverent way, with the figure's angry expression and dynamic pose emphasizing the intrusion. Elements like the brown chair and nightstand add to the domestic setting, making this taxpayer nightmare tooth fairy parody both relatable and sharable. Overall, it's a witty take on fiscal folklore.
Jul
20
2011
Flying No More
FLYING NO MORE by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
More execs flying coach
MORE EXECS FLYING COACH by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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