kash
Apr
21
2026
The cartoon shows Trump in a suit, cranking a music box with red gloves, belting out '99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall' amid a floor littered with broken beer bottles. A monkey in a red outfit sprawls drunkenly among the debris, while two suited men on the right discuss 'Kash Patel' or 'Pete Hegseth.' Tags like Trump, booze, drunk, secretary, and war highlight the satirical take on nominations. The artist's signature and website appear at the bottom, tying into themes of FBI and political chaos. This piece captures a straightforward jab at appointment processes without overcomplicating the visible elements.
Apr
21
2026
Michael de Adder's cartoon depicts a bearded man at a bar, hand on forehead, holding a green gin bottle, looking inebriated. Two figures stand behind: one in a suit with sunglasses, another in an FBI jacket. The text reads 'Kash Patel thinks G-man stands for gin man.' Bottles line the shelf, beer taps and glasses on the counter. Tags like Kash Patel, FBI, gin, drinking, alcohol, drunk underscore the visual pun on FBI agents as 'G-men' versus a 'gin man' in a bar setting. The scene captures a straightforward satirical jab without deeper layers visible.
Apr
21
2026
Pat Bagley's cartoon captures a caricatured Kash Patel, sprawled with a liquor bottle, his suit disheveled and FBI badge prominent. He gestures wildly, proclaiming a defamation lawsuit while insisting on no recollection of ever being blackout drunk. The image ties into themes of DUI, corruption, fraud, drinking, drunkenness, alcohol, national security, and terrorism, highlighting irony in a political figure's denial. Such satire underscores the absurdity in public denials, especially for someone eyed for a high-security role. The dry humor pokes at reliability amid scandal tags like Trump, GOP, and MAGA.
Apr
21
2026
Jeff Koterba's cartoon depicts Pete Hegseth speaking to Kash Patel at a bar named Sam's, with Donald Trump sipping Diet Coke and an Uncle Sam-clad bartender resembling a political figure serving drinks. Tags like FBI, Department of War, and defense underscore the satire on Trump's nominees. The scene uses alcohol, beer, and cocktail elements to joke about Washington's political sobriety. Hegseth quips about the president's non-drinking habits making them look sober, while Patel agrees emphatically. This piece captures insider Washington dynamics with dry humor, blending bar culture and political appointments in a straightforward visual punch.
Apr
20
2026
Ed Wexler's cartoon captures a man clearly modeled after a public figure, dressed in an FBI sweatshirt, balancing beers on his head and in his hands, with tags like kash, patel, the atlantic, drinking, alcohol, beer, obvious intoxication, and absences. The figure, showing signs of inebriation with wide eyes and a goofy grin, holds a glass in each hand while more pints teeter atop his spiky hair, foam spilling everywhere. Speech bubbles reveal his slurred plan to sue the Atlantic for writing about his drinking, followed by the punchline 'I'll drink to that!' Bubbles and stars float around, emphasizing the dizzy, drunken state. The signature at the bottom credits the artist and site, grounding the satire in visible elements of alcohol-fueled absurdity.
Apr
20
2026
Rick McKee's cartoon shows two stern FBI agents in vests and caps, carrying a limp, bearded man who's clearly intoxicated, complete with hiccups and swirling symbols overhead, clutching a bottle marked XXX. The sign above reads 'Kash and Carry,' a clear pun tying into Kash Patel, the figure depicted. This piece tags into FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, drunk, alcohol, agents, criminal justice, and domestic policy, poking at the idea of leadership in a haze. The dry humor lands on the absurdity of carrying someone unfit, visually straightforward without hidden layers. Newspapers love this kind of sharp, unambiguous satire that comments on current events without overcomplicating the message.
Apr
3
2026
Randall Enos draws a big, bug-eyed face labeled as Patel gazing into a dark hole where a fierce rat speaks, saying it's just Patel seeking a hiding spot. The cartoon tags Kash Patel, director of FBI, Trump firings, rats, Trump lackeys, sycophants, Pam Bondi, pointing to the chaos of Trump appointments and firings. The rat's aggressive pose and the face's shock amplify the humor in political survival tactics. This piece mocks how loyalists scramble for cover amid purges, a timeless jab at sycophancy in power circles. Enos's scratchy style adds grit to the scene, making it shareable for those tracking Trump-era drama.
Apr
2
2026
Dave Whamond's cartoon shows a wooden pirate ship tilting over waves, with a figure resembling Trump in a skull cap saying 'Nothing against the women but these boys are doing a heckuva job!' Women labeled Leavitt and Tulsi stand on a plank, another labeled Bondi splashes in water wearing a cowboy hat. A suited man steers, a shirtless man holds a raccoon, tying into tags like AG Pam Bondi ousted, Trump loyalist, walking the plank, Kristi Noem, Tulsi Gabbard, dead women walking, Kash Patel, incompetence, Trumps kooky cabinet, and ship metaphor for political upheaval.
Apr
2
2026
Peter Kuper nails the absurdity of Trump White House cabinet positions in this sharp cartoon. Five stylized figures march through stages: incoming in red, striding confidently; acting with a pointing gesture; distrusted standing still; humiliated bent over in shame; outgoing fleeing with a kick. Labels underscore the progression from promise to humiliation. Tags like cabinet turnover, political satire, administration instability, Trump firings, White House staff cycle, and executive distrust highlight the revolving door of appointments. It's a dry commentary on the chaos, where loyalty meets betrayal in quick succession. The simplicity amplifies the bite, making it perfect for syndication.
Feb
25
2026
John Darkow's cartoon shows a caricature of Kash Patel seated at a desk marked 'Dir. Patel' with FBI insignia, gazing out a window toward the Washington Monument. Next to him hangs a poster declaring 'UNWANTED BY THE FBI' featuring his exaggerated portrait and the label 'DIRECTOR OF THE FBI KASH PATEL UNWANTED BY THE FBI.' A bottle and a potted plant sit on the desk, emphasizing a scene of ironic isolation. The artwork critiques themes like Kash Patel, FBI director, use of official plane, Epstein files, botched investigations, taxpayer dime, and joyriding through stark visual irony. This piece captures the tension of an appointee rejected by his own agency in a straightforward satirical style.
Feb
25
2026
Graeme MacKay's cartoon parodies Michelangelo's Creation of Adam, with Auston Matthews as the reaching figure in a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey marked 34 and Team USA medal, extending toward Wayne Gretzky in a suit with Kings 99 pin. Above Gretzky floats a MAGA banner alongside caricatures of Donald Trump and Kash Patel. Below, Brady Tkachuk in jersey 7 falls away with a medal. The title 'The Creation of Auston' underscores themes of Hockey, Politics, Identity, Allegiance, and Legacy, blending Sports with satirical commentary on American ties in Canadian icons.
