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Peace Advocate Takes Punch From War Shirt Wearer
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
A man in a white shirt reading I LOVE PEACE absorbs a punch to the face from a man in a black shirt reading I LOVE WAR. The two figures clash in a physical fight marked by impact sounds and motion lines. The scene shows the peace advocate recoiling with wide eyes while the war advocate maintains an aggressive forward stance.
Drummer Marks 250 Years of Independence With Nod to Ongoing Civil Discourse
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
On the 250th anniversary of American independence, a Revolutionary War drummer expresses pride in continued civil discourse even as the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey grapple violently on the ground nearby.
Doctor Jesus Takes on Pope Leo in Epic Arm-Wrestling Showdown
Marian Kamensky, Austria
The image shows two figures engaged in arm wrestling, labeled as Doctor Jesus and Pope Leo, with a neon sign overhead stating 'DOCTOR JESUS VS POPE LEO' and a note that holy water is not allowed. Doctor Jesus appears with blonde hair, an orange cape, white robe, and sandals, while Pope Leo wears traditional white papal attire and shoes. A small elephant figure peeks from under Doctor Jesus's robe, and mist surrounds Pope Leo's head. The scene unfolds on a checkered floor with stools and a round table. This setup captures a direct, humorous confrontation between the caricatured holy figures, emphasizing the ban on holy water in their matchup. The artist's signature, Kamensky/Cagle.com, appears at the bottom.
Pam Bondi depicted guarding locked Epstein files in three-panel cartoon
EPSTEIN BONDI PEDOPHILE PROTECTION LOCKED BOX by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
A three-panel cartoon by Steve Sack contrasts male and female condoms with a chained red box labeled Epstein. Pam Bondi sits atop the box under the heading sexual protection for wealthy powerful pedophiles. The image responds to ongoing discussions about Epstein files and the role of the attorney general in handling related materials as of early 2026.
Trump Statue of Justice Holds Sword Over Unbalanced Scales in 2026
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a statue resembling Donald Trump in the robes of justice, holding a sword and unbalanced scales. The pedestal displays a hammer and sickle. Three figures in coats stand nearby on a path, one holding a red book. The scene is set against a cityscape dated to February 2026.
Feb
4
2026
Trump and Xi face off in global trade contest
AT THE TRADING DESK by Petar Pismestrovic, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping appear as wrestlers locked in an arm wrestling hold above a globe. The USA figure wears a red and white striped tank top with a Made in USA patch. The China figure wears a red tank top with yellow stars and a Made in China label. Multicolored arrows in red green and blue point in opposing directions across the globe grid. The scene captures ongoing trade friction between the two nations on the February 2026 date.
Florida Alligator Alcatraz
FLORIDA ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
5
2025
Locked Votes
Oguz Gurel, Istanbul, Turkey
Locked Up Journalists and his Pen
LOCKED UP JOURNALISTS AND HIS PEN by Nik Kowsar, politicalcartoons.com
Trump and Xi Square Off Lifting Trade Containers in Wrestling Ring
TRUMP AND XI LIFTING A SEA CONTAINER by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
On February 4 2025 the image depicts Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as wrestlers hoisting shipping containers labeled US01 and CH81 inside a ring. The banner reads Pro Trade Wrestling. The scene responds to renewed tariff disputes and economic measures between the United States and China.
DOGE Ransomware Targets USAID in New Cartoon
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
The cartoon depicts Uncle Sam reacting to a laptop screen hacked by DOGE ransomware. The screen shows crossed-out USAID logos and a demand to terminate the agency within 24 hours. It responds to the 2025 launch of the Department of Government Efficiency initiative under Elon Musk, which targeted foreign aid programs for cuts.
Harris and Trump running hand in hand
HARRIS AND TRUMP RUNNING HAND IN HAND by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
16
2024
Locked out
Luojie, China Daily, China
Oct
3
2023
Bowman Excuses
BOWMAN EXCUSES by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Fire Alarm Delinquent
FIRE ALARM DELINQUENT by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
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