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Trump depicted pulling open shirt to show Kim Jong Un portrait
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image shows Donald Trump pulling open his jacket to reveal a white shirt bearing a portrait of Kim Jong Un inside a heart. An arrow points to a sign declaring him president of the Kim Jong Un fan club. Additional text notes his role in a Putin fan club and crosses out the word sellout next to a reference to leadership of the free world. The composition centers on the shirt reveal and the sign in the upper right.
Umbrellas illustrate when to fold amid pressure
UMBRELLAS ILLUSTRATE WHEN TO FOLD AMID PRESSURE by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
Political figures and institutions often confront moments requiring retreat or adjustment under external pressure. Recent developments show various actors weighing whether to persist or step back from contested positions. The piece argues that recognizing the right moment to fold preserves strength and avoids unnecessary damage in ongoing contests.
Trump Pledges to Flush Out Communists for Supporter
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
Donald Trump appears in a wooded setting with a MAGA supporter holding an open bag. Trump gestures ahead and vows to drive evil communists into the trap. The image frames the effort as a classic snipe hunt, highlighting the futility of the promised purge.
Voucher Group Advances on Public Education Building with Tools
VOUCHER GROUP TARGETS PUBLIC SCHOOL by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
A group of figures equipped with hammers, pickaxes and a bucket labeled voucher school supplies approaches a brick building marked public education. One suited man in the foreground points forward while holding a pickaxe. The July 2026 image from Pat Bagley highlights ongoing debates over school voucher programs and their impact on traditional public schools.
Cartoon Skewers Cognitive Lapse on Iran War's Oil Price Fallout
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
Jonathan Brown's cartoon presents a stark true-or-false cognitive test: if A (a fighter jet) starts a war with B (Iran), the result could be C (an oil barrel marked $100+). The map of Iran includes a hint pointing to the Strait of Hormuz, noting that 20% of the world's oil moves through there, underscoring control over this chokepoint. Tags such as cognitive test, war in Iran, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, gas prices, and cost of war frame the satire. The artwork warns of economic fallout from conflict, with the jet trailing toward Iran and the oil barrel symbolizing surging costs. This piece captures geopolitical tensions in a simple, visual riddle.
Trump leads the market manipulation roller coaster
TRUMP LEADS THE MARKET MANIPULATION ROLLER COASTER by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
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7
2026
Four Horsemen Ride Into NCAA Final Four Spotlight
OUR FINAL FOUR by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The April 2026 cartoon depicts the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse marching forward during NCAA Final Four season. Their presence highlights how international conflicts eclipse traditional sports focus. A speech bubble expresses longing for basketball-only coverage while bystanders observe the shift.
Vance Steers Straitjacketed Trump Ahead of State of the Union
DONALD TRUMP STRAITJACKET INSANITY JD VANCE LEADS STATE OF UNION ADDRESS by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Vice President JD Vance gripping the arm of a straitjacketed President Donald Trump, whose open mouth emits strings of BLA syllables. Vance appears focused and offers a Bravo remark. The image responds to ongoing questions about presidential capacity during preparations for the 2026 State of the Union address.
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Luojie, China Daily, China
Schumer Leads Senate Democrats After Shutdown
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
These Little Piggies Make A Fist
THESE LITTLE PIGGIES MAKE A FIST by Ratt, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon uses the nursery rhyme 'This Little Piggy' to satirize political corruption, power dynamics, and the manipulation of institutions like Congress and the Supreme Court. Each finger represents a different aspect of political critique, from corruption to the surrender of power, culminating in a commentary on dictatorship. The illustration employs humor and allegory to convey a strong political message about the current state of governance and influence.
Carney leads accountants in NATO Mission
CARNEY LEADS ACCOUNTANTS IN NATO MISSION by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Mike Lindell and Elon Musk Shown as Tweedledum and Tweedledee
LINDELL AND MUSK ALIKE by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
The April 2025 cartoon by Dave Granlund portrays Mike Lindell and Elon Musk as Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Each man hugs a pillow bearing his company name while wearing a shirt with a red T. The image highlights their parallel roles as Trump supporters and business figures facing customer losses.
Mar
17
2025
SCHUMER LEADS A CHANT
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
DOGE Figures Raid Leprechaun Pot of Gold in St. Patrick's Day Scene
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts two black figures labeled DOGE clashing with a leprechaun over a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. One DOGE figure lands inside the pot while the other reaches toward it. The leprechaun flies backward from an impact. This imagery responds to recent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency. The department led by Elon Musk has conducted reviews of federal spending and agency operations in early 2025. The visual frames these reviews as an intrusion on established resources.
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