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Trump Kneels to Ignite 2020 Election Conspiracies Rocket
TRUMP LIGHTS 2020 ELECTION CONSPIRACIES ROCKET by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump is shown crouching low to light the fuse of a large red rocket marked 2020 Election Conspiracies. The figure shouts blast off from a yellow speech bubble as sparks fly from the match. The rocket rests on a metal launch stand against a plain background. The image references ongoing references to 2020 election claims through the visual metaphor of an impending launch.
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 directs lit Iran War firework toward Uncle Sam by White House
TRUMP LIGHTS IRAN WAR FIREWORK AT UNCLE SAM by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump bends to light a large firework labeled Iran War on July 2 2026. The rocket points at a startled Uncle Sam figure in front of the White House. Fireworks burst in the night sky above the lawn. The image ties the ignition directly to the Independence Day setting.
Trump Lights Selective Firework for America's 250th
TRUMP LIGHTS SELECTIVE 250TH FIREWORK by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
On June 30, 2026, a cartoon depicts Donald Trump lighting the fuse of a large American-flag firework rocket labeled 250th. The greeting Happy Birthday America carries an asterisk that expands into a lengthy parenthetical list of omitted groups including immigrants, blue states, LGBTQ individuals, women, trans athletes, scientists, medical professionals, Democrats, people of color, veterans, educators, Indigenous people, Muslims, environmentalists, liberals, RINOs, and journalists. The image appears days before the July 4, 2026, semiquincentennial.
White House gas lighting sign towers beside rising gas prices in new de Adder cartoon
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a gas prices sign with arrows pointing up for regular, plus and ultra grades next to a much taller gas lighting sign listing outright lying, blame-shifting and diverting. A small figure pulls the prices sign while a golf cart driver points to the lighting sign. The White House with an American flag stands in the background. The image uses the visual pun of gas station price signs to show both costs and political messaging rising together.
Baghdad Bob Meets Tehran Trump in Satirical Showdown
BAGHDAD BOB VS TEHRAN TRUMP by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's political cartoon splits into 'Then' and 'Now' panels, showing Baghdad Bob in military garb proclaiming Baghdad's safety and ongoing victory, dismissing liars. On the right, a Trump-like figure dubbed Tehran Trump, wearing a beret and suit, declares Iran obliterated and battle over, again urging disbelief in liars. The satire underscores parallels in propaganda and denialism, with tags like political satire, Trump caricature, Iraq War reference, Iran conflict, misinformation leaders, and historical parallel. This visual commentary critiques how figures twist realities in wartime narratives, blending dry humor with sharp observation on political exaggeration.
In this political cartoon, media sensationalism erupts like a nuclear explosion from headlines on Epstein files and war with Iran, highlighting journalism critique.
THE SMOKESCREEN by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into Adam Zyglis's political cartoon where breaking news morphs into a nuclear explosion, symbolizing media sensationalism around the Epstein files and war with Iran. USA missiles and Iran conflict visuals underscore geopolitical tension, while the exploding headlines serve as a sharp journalism critique. This satirical illustration captures the chaos of fake news explosion, reminding us how sensational stories can overshadow substance in today's fast-paced media landscape. With irreverent humor, it questions the ethics of turning tragedies into spectacles, blending satire with insightful commentary on news consumption.
Jan
12
2026
Trump Crowned as King in Satirical Attack on Foreign Policy
TRUMP AS KING by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
Sean Delonas captures Donald Trump as a rotund king lounging on a throne in a dimly lit castle hall, complete with a bishop crowning him with a glowing crown and a scepter in hand. Surrounded by medieval figures like guards, a jester, and courtiers, Trump faces a modern reporter wielding a microphone and notes, demanding to know what gives him the right to just attack other nations. The cartoon blends historical pomp with contemporary critique, tagging into Trump, wars, Iran, Venezuela, press, king, media, counterterrorism, military, policy, and president themes. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of unchecked power, with the artist's signature style emphasizing exaggerated features and satirical edge.
Apr
4
2025
Empty Tomb and Risen Sign Mark Easter Resurrection
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
The illustration shows the interior of a stone tomb with the entrance open to a bright sky. A white sign on the right wall reads HE is RISEN! in red letters. Folded linens rest on a ledge in the foreground. Outside, stone steps lead toward a hill with three crosses visible against the horizon. The date of April 4 2025 places the image near the Easter season. The work focuses on the biblical account of the resurrection without additional figures or text.
Elon Musk depicted as chainsaw-wielding Terminator targeting Social Security
ELON MUSK IS A TERMINATOR OF US GOVERNMENT by Steve Greenberg, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon published April 2, 2025, portrays Elon Musk as a Terminator-style cyborg labeled Program Terminator. He holds a bloodied chainsaw and declares intent to return for Social Security. Accompanying text describes a soulless figure serving AI interests to dismantle government. The image responds to Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency targeting federal programs.
Trump and Xi Square Off Lifting Trade Containers in Wrestling Ring
TRUMP AND XI LIFTING A SEA CONTAINER by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
On February 4 2025 the image depicts Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as wrestlers hoisting shipping containers labeled US01 and CH81 inside a ring. The banner reads Pro Trade Wrestling. The scene responds to renewed tariff disputes and economic measures between the United States and China.
Apr
5
2024
Mood lighting
MOOD LIGHTING by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Mar
18
2024
Liars who lie
LIARS WHO LIE by Rivers, politicalcartoons.com
May
10
2023
Crisis du Jour
CRISIS DU JOUR by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
What comes out of the Fox hole
WHAT COMES OUT OF THE FOX HOLE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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