A British redcoat in 18th-century uniform stares ahead while a diminutive Thomas Jefferson perches on his shoulder and displays a handwritten quote on liberty. The 2026 image pairs the founding words with the opposing military figure to underscore the contrast between authority and freedom.
A public figure secures personal safety equipment and extraction amid widespread hardship affecting many others. The situation highlights ongoing tensions around leadership accountability and resource allocation during collective crises. The piece presents the argument that those in positions of authority often prioritize their own escape over collective support.
In this pointed political cartoon, a high-ranking Army general, adorned with stars and ribbons, leans down to a young boy in a zigzag-patterned yellow shirt, pointing to his medals. The speech bubble reveals the medals were awarded by the president for being a 'loser' and a 'sucker.' Drawing from tags like Donald Trump, military, suckers, losers, casualties, wounded warriors, and The Atlantic, the image skewers reported presidential disdain for service members. The boy's surprised expression contrasts the general's smug grin, emphasizing the irony. Signed by Daryl Cagle, the cartoon captures 2020 tensions around Trump's alleged comments on the dead and memorials.
