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Sep
6
2025
Xi, Putin and Modi Form Alliance of Trump Critics
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
On September 6, 2025, Patrick Chappatte depicts Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi forming an alliance explicitly aimed at Donald Trump. The red banner above them reads Alliance of Those Pissed Off by Trump. Modi suggests Canada may join next. The scene places the three leaders at the center of a building entrance with other figures in the background. The cartoon highlights tensions in international relations tied to recent U.S. policy shifts under Trump.
Trump Bursts In on Maduro's Lazy Standoff
TRUMP CONFRONTING MADURO by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
Bart van Leeuwen's cartoon depicts Donald Trump in camouflage bursting in with a rifle on a relaxed Nicolás Maduro in a Venezuelan-striped hammock, smoking and armed. Elements like white powder and a bikini screensaver add satirical layers to invasion, warfare, tension, coup, and guerrilla themes in this humorous U.S.-Venezuela standoff.
Tennessee Bill Targets Religious Aid for Migrants Amid Deportation Push
TN WHO WOULD JESUS DEPORT? by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
On July 8 2025 Tennessee lawmakers advanced a bill cracking down on religious organizations providing aid to migrants. The measure comes as federal deportation efforts intensify under renewed ICE priorities. The cartoon depicts a legislature figure clutching the proposed restrictions while wearing a WWJD badge and pondering aloud who Jesus would deport. Sweat and a slipping halo underscore the tension between policy and faith-based sanctuary traditions. The visual ties directly to ongoing debates in statehouses over the role of churches in immigration enforcement.
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.
Trump Strums MAGA Agenda While Democrats React
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
On May 6 2025 Dick Wright depicts Donald Trump playing a guitar marked MAGA AGENDA. Trump smiles while kicking one leg high. Musical notes fly outward. Two donkey heads representing Democrats appear in the lower right with one declaring I SO HATE HIM.
Xi Jinping Outmaneuvers Trump in Trade War Standoff
CHINA WINNING TRADE WAR by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
On April 15 2025 cartoonist Dave Whamond shows Chinese leader Xi Jinping facing US President Donald Trump across a card table. Trump declares he will fold because he lacks the cards. Xi responds that the contest is actually chess. The image references the continuing US China trade conflict including tariffs and critical mineral exports. Xi appears confident while Trump looks defeated from behind.
Executive arm saws judicial branch from US government tree
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
The cartoon shows a tree representing the US government with three labeled branches. An arm marked executive holds a saw cutting the judicial branch. The image highlights tensions between government branches in early 2025.
Feb
3
2025
Trump presses China on unpaid royalties during trade meeting
TRADE WAR by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
On February 3 2025 a cartoon depicts President Trump accusing China of stealing intellectual property during a negotiation. The Chinese representative responds by claiming credit for the wheel and demanding royalties from US car makers. The scene captures ongoing tensions over trade practices and historical claims.
RFK Jr Denies Anti-Vaccine Stance Amid Senate Scrutiny
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
During his January 2025 Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary, RFK Jr. stated he is not anti-vaccine. The image depicts his face covered in red dots labeled lies, highlighting contradictions with his past comments on vaccines, autism, and related health issues under the Trump administration.
Freedom Caucus cuts MTG
FREEDOM CAUCUS CUTS MTG by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Mar
30
2021
Easter Bunnies Critique Modern Art Styled Eggs in Gallery
MODERN EASTER EGGS by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
On March 30 2021 artist Randall Enos depicted three Easter bunnies in an art gallery viewing eggs painted in styles reminiscent of Mondrian Kandinsky and Warhol. One egg incorporates a Coca Cola can. The rightmost bunny declares the works crap rather than art. The scene captures perennial debates over abstract versus representational forms during the Easter season when egg decoration traditions intersect with contemporary gallery culture.
Trump and Dr Fauci cement
TRUMP AND DR FAUCI CEMENT by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
11
2019
John Bolton Fired
JOHN BOLTON FIRED by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Dems 2020 candidate debates
DEMS 2020 CANDIDATE DEBATES by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Melania vs White House staff
MELANIA VS WHITE HOUSE STAFF by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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