On May 29, 2025, John Darkow's cartoon portrays the White House as a commercial operation where pardons are sold and all visitors must pass through a grift shop. The drawing responds to ongoing concerns about monetization of presidential powers during the Trump administration. A figure carrying a briefcase approaches the entrance beneath signs advertising pardons for sale.
The cartoon depicts the John Harvard statue seated on its pedestal with the figure covering its face as heavy dark scribbles loom overhead like storm clouds. The base clearly reads JOHN HARVARD. The image responds to recent developments including Harvard's lawsuit against Trump administration orders, a judge's ruling on those orders, and ongoing federal scrutiny involving charges of antisemitism on campus and potential impacts on thousands of foreign students. The visual emphasizes the university under pressure without additional figures or text beyond the statue label and website credit.
The cartoon depicts Founding Fathers on the left holding documents marked 1776 and LAW while observing King John sign the Magna Carta dated 1215 on the right. Medieval figures including a knight and monk stand behind the king at the table. The scene draws a direct visual link between the English charter and American founding documents. Publication occurred on May 15 2025 at Hoover Digest via Cagle.
John Darkow's cartoon depicts a caricatured Donald Trump on a golf course, holding a club near a ball, with a golf cart nearby. He exclaims that his tariffs are already working, pointing to a claim about bringing the manufacturing of the pope to America. The image uses dry humor to poke at trade policies, with Trump’s distinctive hair and expression emphasizing the satire. Bushes and grass fill the scene, under a cloudy sky. This piece comments on economic nationalism through absurd exaggeration, fitting into broader discussions of tariffs, manufacturing jobs, America first policies, political cartoons, and satirical art.
John Darkow's cartoon depicts an open Mother's Day card with a purple flower on the left and a message on the right. The text humorously contrasts modern pronatalism incentives, like a five thousand stipend for boosting birth rates, against traditional unpaid motherhood. The baby declares no one paid mom to have it, emphasizing her free gift to the world. Tags like family planning and mom underscore the satire on declining birth rates and population policies. This piece pokes dry fun at efforts to encourage more babies through financial rewards, reminding readers of motherhood's priceless nature in a straightforward, insider style.
The April 23 2025 cartoon by John Cole contrasts a burning Tesla with a torch-bearing figure against a flaming Federal Government building beside Elon Musk holding a lit torch. It responds to recent DOGE efficiency drives and federal employee reductions under the Trump administration. The visual questions selective application of domestic terrorism rhetoric to critics versus implementers of spending cuts and agency restructuring.
Deporting due process by John Darkow, Columbia Missourian
A new political cartoon by Margolis & Cox shows the statue of John Harvard seated with hand to chin, pondering accusations of antisemitism on campus. Two donkey figures, one wearing a pink bow and the other a red Harvard cap, stand at the base holding books. The speech bubble reads: I WONDER WHAT PURITAN JOHN HARVARD WOULD THINK ABOUT THE ACCUSATIONS OF ANTI-SEMITISM ON CAMPUS. The April 2025 cartoon references ongoing debates at Harvard and other universities about campus protests, bias incidents, and responses to events involving Israel and Hamas.
The cartoon shows the John Harvard statue on campus responding to Trump administration pressure with a defiant message. Visitors including a student in Harvard apparel gather around the monument. The scene references ongoing disputes involving federal funding conditions tied to investigations at Harvard and peer institutions like Columbia. The visual highlights tensions between university traditions and external political demands on issues including DEI programs and campus climate.
The cartoon shows a blond-haired man atop a stone wall marked 'TARIFFS,' shouting 'Build that wall! And who is gonna pay for it!' A red-hatted figure in a 'MAGA' shirt below responds 'Most definitely we are!' This setup draws a parallel to familiar chants, underscoring tariffs as a burden on consumers. Tags like Trump, tariffs, build the wall, MAGA, inflation, economy, trade war, backfire, and recession frame the scene. The dry humor lies in the obvious irony, where supporters unwittingly acknowledge the cost. Composition keeps it simple, with grassy base and bold lettering for impact. Such cartoons thrive on timely policy jabs, making this one sharable amid ongoing trade debates.
