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Trump sits in dunk tank cage while donkey holds ball
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Donald Trump sits inside a barred dunk tank structure above a grassy area. A donkey figure in a suit stands nearby holding a baseball and facing a yellow target board with a red center.
Figure Paints Dripping Red Star on Wall Before Sneaking Away
MAN PAINTING RED STAR ON WALL by Petar Pismestrovic, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a man in dark clothing painting a large red star on a light-colored wall at night. Paint drips from the star. The figure then walks to the right holding a bucket of red paint and a brush. A building with illuminated windows stands in the background along with a yellow circle in the sky. The signature appears near the bottom. The image presents an act of applying a political symbol in a covert manner.
UCP and Ontario PC Premiers Ride for West-East Pipeline
Steve Nease, Freelance
Alberta UCP Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario PC Premier Doug Ford appear side by side on a white horse, holding a large banner reading West-East Pipeline. A clown figure wearing a Canadian maple leaf hat follows on foot carrying a shovel and bucket. The scene is set on red dirt under a blue sky. The cartoon was published July 8, 2026.
Trump Boots U.S. Economy Soccer Ball as Donkey Referee Raises Blue Card
TRUMP KICKS U.S. ECONOMY SOCCER BALL by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
On July 8, 2026, a cartoon shows Donald Trump kicking a soccer ball marked U.S. Economy while a donkey referee in a 2026 jersey raises a blue card. The image captures the president in mid-kick with motion effects around the ball on a grass field. The referee donkey stands to the right holding the card aloft. This visual responds to ongoing economic policy debates during the Trump administration's term.
Soccer Viewer Alarmed by FIFA Corruption Worm on Screen
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
A man with a globe for a head sits beside a green-shirted viewer on a yellow couch, both staring at a television displaying a FIFA soccer ball with a worm emerging from it. The viewer raises a hand in alarm while a speech bubble expresses hope that the corruption team will not reach the grand final. The image, dated July 7, 2026, captures public anxiety over ongoing FIFA integrity issues tied to major soccer events.
Whip strikes large yellow IA letters
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
The image displays large yellow three-dimensional letters spelling IA positioned on the left. A hand emerging from a blue sleeve on the right holds a brown whip with a red handle. The whip curves through the air and cracks near the letters, indicated by motion lines and small impact marks on the IA.
Rider on horseback shouts warning of communists approaching under full moon
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
A rider on a dark horse gallops across rocky ground at night under a full moon. The figure, with blonde hair and dark coat, leans forward and points ahead while shouting a repeated warning about communists arriving. The scene draws on a historical ride motif updated to current concerns about communist influence. Publication occurred on July 5, 2026, amid ongoing political debates over foreign policy threats.
Wildland firefighters dig lines to hold back advancing flames
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Three wildland firefighters in yellow protective gear and helmets dig along a slope using hand tools. Flames rise through the trees behind them while smoke fills the air. The image shows their focused work to build a barrier against the fire front. Their backpacks and posture indicate sustained physical effort in the heat.
Soccer-Headed Figure Tugs Trump Balloon Across Open Space
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
A blue-suited figure with a soccer ball replacing its head strides forward while gripping a string. The line connects to a balloon bearing Donald Trump's face. The image appeared on July 2, 2026, from artist Arcadio Esquivel via Cagle Cartoons.
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.
Title IX Podium Dispute Involves Trans Athlete
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
A cartoon published July 1, 2026, shows three athletes on a Title IX podium. A blonde competitor raises her arms in celebration on the left. A Black athlete with a gold medal stands in the center, gesturing outward. On the right, a bearded athlete wearing a trans flag tank top and flower crown falls backward off the stand, limbs flailing. A smaller figure appears behind the central athlete. The image addresses ongoing debates over transgender participation in women's sports under Title IX rules active in mid-2026.
Trump Ignores Antifa Warning to Torch Constitution Himself
TRUMP WARNS OF ANTIFA WHILE CONSTITUTION BURNS by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
On July 1 2026 Bill Day depicts Donald Trump first dismissing Antifa threats in one panel then igniting the Constitution Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights in another while calling ICE for assistance. The scene shows the president holding a phone and lighter beside a red gas can as flames consume the documents on a table inside a columned hall with an American flag nearby.
Lady Justice Stands Tall in Trump Carroll Payment Ruling
LADY JUSTICE TOWERS OVER TRUMP CARROLL CASE by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows Lady Justice positioned on a height chart towering over Donald Trump who holds a sign stating he must pay E. Jean Carroll five million dollars. A quote appears at the bottom referencing the case outcome.
Taxpayers Confront $36 Billion War Expenditure in Direct Accusation
TAXPAYERS POINT AT 36 BILLION WAR COST by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a taxpayers arm pointing directly at a dark silhouette bearing the words WAR $36 BILLION. Published on June 30 2026 the image addresses ongoing debates over military expenditures and public accountability for large scale war costs. The visual uses a simple silhouette to represent the recipient of criticism while the pointing gesture emphasizes taxpayer frustration with the scale of spending.
Saluting 250 Years of Core American Values Amid Fireworks
SALUTING 250 YEARS OF AMERICAN VALUES by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The image depicts a historical figure saluting against a backdrop of American flag and fireworks on June 30, 2026. The 250th anniversary of the United States approaches, and the cartoon emphasizes national values listed in a bottom banner: kindness, hope, peace, justice, equality, science, respect, diversity and love. The composition uses red, white and blue tones with celebratory pyrotechnics to frame the gesture.
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