An assassination attempt on Donald Trump in 2024 left the former president wounded and the country shaken. The incident highlighted deep political divisions and risks of violence in American campaigns. The cartoon uses the Lake America label on the figure to argue that the attack damaged the nation itself, not just one man.
A political cartoon dated July 4, 2026, previews a Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship. The image shows the figure of Uncle Sam slumped dead on a living room couch with a gunshot wound to the head and blood on the wall. A television in the foreground carries a news teaser about the ruling and its implications for America's future. Scattered items include a handgun, remote control, and top hat on the floor. The cartoon uses stark lighting and a speech bubble to frame the scene as an imminent broadcast segment.
