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Sep
8
2026
Trump Aligns With AfD Ahead of German Elections
Marian Kamensky, Austria
Donald Trump publicly aligned with Germany's Alternative for Germany party in the run-up to federal elections. The move drew scrutiny over foreign influence in European politics. The cartoon portrays the endorsement as reckless and dangerous, highlighting the risks of legitimizing extremist elements.
Sturm Ruger CEO Profits From Mass Shootings
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Christopher Killoy served as CEO of Sturm, Ruger & Co. from roughly 2005 to 2025, during which the company generated billions in revenue from firearms used in hundreds of U.S. mass shootings. The industry earns an estimated $91 billion annually, and more than 400 incidents occur each year. Killoy described guns as inanimate sporting objects. The cartoon criticizes the disconnect between corporate profits and the human cost shown in the accumulating portraits of victims.
Utah Allocates Funds to Restrict Books While Guns Remain Accessible
UTAH GOVERNMENT TARGETS BOOKS NOT GUNS by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Utah officials directed $60,000 toward measures keeping certain books from children. Firearms remain readily available in the state. The decision highlights priorities in public safety and education policy. The piece criticizes the allocation as misplaced emphasis on censorship instead of addressing gun risks.
Tupac Shakur caricature spotlights guns and misogyny in rap
TUPAC SHAKUR GUN TATTOO CARICATURE by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
The caricature of Tupac Shakur covered in gun tattoos and the word misogyny responds to the persistent association of rap with firearm imagery and anti-woman themes. It underscores how such elements in hip-hop culture continue to shape public perceptions of the genre and its icons long after Shakur's death. The piece takes the position that these symbols remain central to the rapper's enduring image and the broader problems they represent.
Trump Launches Logging Push in National Forests
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
President Trump has directed expanded logging across national forests, ordering crews to begin timber harvests on federal lands. The move opens protected areas to commercial cutting under new administration policy. Critics argue the action prioritizes industry over conservation while supporters cite economic benefits and reduced wildfire risk. The cartoon depicts Trump firing the starting gun to launch the operations.
ICE Agent Fires Handgun With Safety Switched Off
ICE AGENT FIRES GUN SAFETY OFF by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
An ICE agent is shown firing a handgun during what appears to be an enforcement action. The vest safety toggle sits in the off position while smoke and a bullet exit the barrel. The image highlights concerns over firearm handling protocols within immigration enforcement operations and questions whether basic safety measures are being followed in the field.
Iran's Peace Gesture Seen as Order for More Doves
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Iran continues to project peaceful intentions while advancing its military capabilities. Recent diplomatic overtures have been met with skepticism from observers who note ongoing weapons development. The piece argues that Iran's gestures are being misinterpreted as peaceful when they signal further aggression.
DHS vetting document approves Yosemite Sam for ICE despite listed issues with violence and background.
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
A DHS vetting document for an ICE agent position features Yosemite Sam with an approved stamp. The form lists disqualifying details in physical, emotional and experience sections. Red text urges hiring the figure anyway. The image highlights screening processes within immigration enforcement agencies.
Putin Tank Stranded at Empty Pump
Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
A tank bearing the Z symbol of the Russian military sits idle at a fuel pump labeled no gas. A shirtless figure in camouflage pants stands next to the vehicle beneath a RUSKYOIL sign displaying the Russian flag. The scene highlights supply constraints facing Russian forces.
ICE Agent Positioned in Liberty's Shadow During Enforcement
ICE AGENT IN LIBERTY'S SHADOW by Dario Castillejos, politicalcartoons.com
ICE continues targeted enforcement operations at the border and interior sites amid ongoing debates over detention practices and use of force. The agency reports increased arrests tied to recent policy directives on removals. Critics argue the approach undermines America's historic welcome to newcomers. The cartoon frames the tension between security duties and foundational ideals of freedom.
Revolver outline cuts US map shape with central hole and smoke
REVOLVER FORMS US MAP WITH HOLE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
A revolver appears with its lower portion shaped as the United States map featuring a prominent hole. Smoke rises from the barrel. The phrase more guns sits centered beneath the image. The composition links firearm imagery directly to geographic damage on the date of publication.
062526 Margulies cartoon color
062526 MARGULIES CARTOON COLOR by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows the Democratic donkey clutching a handgun labeled uncritical Israel support. A box overhead reads Bibi Gun. The donkey wears a suit and tie. The image responds to ongoing debates over US policy toward Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu in June 2026.
EUROPE HAS MANY CHAIRS
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
EUROPE HAS MANY CHAIRS
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
Erik Prince: Blackwater and his Mercenary Armies
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
A four-panel illustration tracks Erik Prince from the 1997 launch of Blackwater through 2007 Iraq operations, 2010 foreign flag dealings, and a 2026 portrait of wealth in Abu Dhabi. The sequence highlights repeated accusations of civilian shootings under US contracts and arms trafficking claims while showing rebranding to Academi and continued global sales of paramilitary services.
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