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The eclipse. BECS. ARGENTINA.
THE ECLIPSE. BECS. ARGENTINA. by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
A domestic scene plays out around a simple pun on eclipses and visible marks. The exchange highlights everyday relationship dynamics where one party redirects attention from an apparent injury. The piece presents the interaction without broader political framing.
Trump Pledges to Flush Out Communists for Supporter
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
Donald Trump appears in a wooded setting with a MAGA supporter holding an open bag. Trump gestures ahead and vows to drive evil communists into the trap. The image frames the effort as a classic snipe hunt, highlighting the futility of the promised purge.
Trump as Young Washington Blames Biden for Cherry Tree
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon reworks the George Washington cherry tree legend with a blonde child resembling Donald Trump holding an axe and declaring Biden responsible for the cut tree. An adult figure in 18th century attire looks on while a horse stands in the background. The scene references ongoing political blame games and recent cabinet tensions involving figures such as Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth amid rising oil prices and foreign policy friction in the Strait of Hormuz.
Feb
27
2026
Ayatollah Khamenei Orders Troops to Dig Trenches Amid War Preparations
IRAN PREPARES FOR WAR by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Ayatollah Khamenei peering through binoculars and ordering his men to dig in as they stand among rows of gravestones marked R.I.P. Several soldiers in uniform frantically shovel dirt with panicked expressions. A tattered American flag flies in the background. The image comments on Iran's reported military posture and potential confrontation with the United States as of late February 2026. It uses the visual of digging trenches that double as graves to suggest the high human cost of any conflict. The scene reflects ongoing concerns over Iran's nuclear program and regional military activities during a period of heightened international scrutiny.
Trump swings oversized hammer at Ayatollahs in whack-a-mole game
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon shows Donald Trump in a blue suit swinging a massive wooden mallet at figures resembling Iranian Ayatollahs emerging from holes in a yellow arcade machine labeled Whack-A Ayatollah. The president appears mid-swing with motion lines indicating effort. The image comments on US policy toward Iran by framing the conflict as a repetitive carnival game where targets keep reappearing. Publication occurs during a period of heightened US-Iran tensions over nuclear issues and regional influence. The visual metaphor suggests difficulty in permanently resolving the challenge despite repeated attempts.
The Futility of war between Israel & Palestine
THE FUTILITY OF WAR BETWEEN ISRAEL & PALESTINE by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Elections 2014 - Don't forget - COLOR
ELECTIONS 2014 - DON'T FORGET - COLOR by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Elections 2014 - Don't forget
ELECTIONS 2014 - DON'T FORGET by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
23
2013
Obama Care Glitches
OBAMA CARE GLITCHES by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Obama digs gun control
OBAMA DIGS GUN CONTROL by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Sport Futility Vehicles Color
SPORT FUTILITY VEHICLES COLOR by 1, politicalcartoons.com
Sport Futility Vehicles
SPORT FUTILITY VEHICLES by 1, politicalcartoons.com
Watering in the Rain
WATERING IN THE RAIN by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
28
2007
Exercises in futility
EXERCISES IN FUTILITY by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
Exercises in futility COLOR
EXERCISES IN FUTILITY COLOR by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
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