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Apr
6
2026
Trump's Caveman Rage: Threatening a Judge with Jet-Powered Smash
TRUMP THREATS by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's cartoon captures Trump as a caveman in a spotted tunic, gripping a fighter jet like a club, his face red with anger as he shouts 'Me Smash You to Stome age!!!' at a stern-faced man in black robes, beard, glasses, and hat under stormy skies. The scene underscores Trump threats, political satire, caveman caricature, fighter jet weapon, judge figure, and primitive aggression in a straightforward jab at regressive tactics. Editors see these kinds of drawings often, where exaggeration drives the point home without subtlety, making it shareable for those tracking US politics Trump style. The dry humor lies in the absurdity of modern weaponry in prehistoric hands, a classic cartoon trope that lands with insider familiarity.
Mar
29
2026
Cartoon Shows Man Surrounded by April 1 Calendar Pages
APRIL FOOLS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a man in a green vest examining several loose April 1 calendar pages that have fallen to the floor. A wall calendar also displays April 1. A woman with orange hair and glasses stands with arms crossed nearby. The speech bubble reads that every day this year felt like April Fools. The scene uses simple lines and limited colors to show the repeated date.
Mar
25
2026
Trump vs the World
TRUMP VS THE WORLD by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Putin's Playtime: Netanyahu as Puppet in Trump TV Game
PUTIN NETANYAHU PUPPET by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's cartoon captures Vladimir Putin in a suit, firmly holding a smaller Benjamin Netanyahu who wears a VR headset and wields controllers, exclaiming 'My Turn!!' with frustration. Donald Trump dominates the TV screen, arm raised dramatically against a White House-like backdrop. The floor features a tipped 'GAME' box, underscoring the video game metaphor. This setup highlights themes of manipulation and turn-taking among leaders, delivered with sharp lines and exaggerated features typical of political satire. The dry humor lies in reducing global tensions to childish squabbles over a game, a classic cartoon trope that packs punch without overstatement.
This political cartoon depicts a fighter jet labeled 'Epic Fury' bypassing US Congress and war powers over flyover country.
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
This sharp political cartoon captures the essence of executive overreach, with a fighter jet dubbed 'Epic Fury' zooming past US Congress, discarding war powers documents like confetti over flyover country. The torn US Constitution riddled with bullet holes symbolizes the erosion of constitutional principles amid unchecked military actions. Tags like political cartoon, war powers, US Congress, flyover country, US Constitution, and executive power underscore the satire on how presidents often sidestep legislative approval for wars, leaving the heartland—flyover country—to bear the brunt. It's a humorous yet insightful critique of the power imbalance in Washington, where the Capitol is just a scenic detour on the path to conflict.
Trump's Religion Revival: ICE Arrests Jesus in Satirical Cartoon
BRINGING BACK RELIGION TO AMERICA by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures Trump religion cartoon essence with the former president boldly stating religion's return to America. Meanwhile, an ICE agent is shown handcuffing a figure resembling Jesus, complete with long hair, beard, and robes, in a clear ICE deporting Jesus satire. This piece dives into political cartoon religion America themes, poking at immigration policy religion hypocrisy. The dry humor shines through the contrast between Trump's proclamation and the 'meanwhile' scene of deportation. Such satirical take on US immigration and faith often sparks debate on religious revival and deportation. Overall, it's a pointed commentary on blending faith with strict border controls.
Peter Kuper Shows AI Leash Snapping in Four-Panel Warning
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Four-panel sequence by Peter Kuper depicts an older man in a rust-colored jacket and blue jeans walking a spotted dog on a red leash. The leash snaps, the dog shifts into a skeletal robot form covered in binary code, and the final panel shows the robot lunging at the man with red impact marks near his face. The background changes from simple sky and grass to a green city skyline filled with ones and zeros. The cartoon carries the title The Dangers of Unregulated A.I. and is signed KUPER.
Sep
18
2025
Pat Bagley's 'King Trump' Cartoon Skewers MAGA Censorship with Jester Executions
KING TRUMP by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's 'King Trump' captures a regal Donald Trump caricature seated on an ornate golden throne marked with a prominent 'T,' his expression stern as he grips a smoking pistol. Surrounding the throne's base lie several jester figures in black-and-white outfits, sprawled lifelessly with red blood spots, evoking themes of comedy suppression. Tags like Kimmel, Colbert, and Charlie Kirk hint at late-night hosts and conservative voices, but the image sticks to visible elements: the king's red robe, ermine trim, and the smoky aftermath. This piece comments on cancel culture, GOP dynamics, MAGA loyalty, hate, humor, and first amendment issues without overt labels, relying on caricature for impact. The dry wit underscores a tyrant's intolerance for jesters, a straightforward jab at power and censorship.
May
7
2025
Tech-Savvy Twist on Mother's Day Greetings in Cartoon Form
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
Cartoons like this mother's day illustration capture everyday humor with a tech twist. Here, a young boy extends a single red rose to a blonde woman in glasses, her hand to her chest in surprise. Speech bubbles blend Apple's 'i' prefix into classic greetings: 'iMom!', 'Mom!', and 'iHAPPY MOM'S DAY!'. It's a light satire on how digital branding seeps into personal moments. The pink backdrop keeps it warm and approachable, signed by Becs via Cagle.com. Such pieces remind us how tech parody fits into holiday cartoons, poking fun at modern family dynamics without overcomplicating the scene.
Trump's Tariff Wall: Who's Really Paying the Price?
BUILD THAT TARIFF WALL by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
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.
Mar
25
2025
Loose lips sink ships
LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Trump's Tariff Flip-Flop Served Up in Cartoon Form
Guy Parsons, PoliticalCartoons.com
Guy Parsons captures Trump in a cartoon where the former president, with his signature blonde hair and red tie, points to tariff-labeled blobs on a table, saying 'How about that, there it is again.' The scene includes a balding man and a woman with tall pink hair looking on. Tags like Trump, tariff, tax, steel and aluminum, duties, reciprocal, USA, America underscore the satire on trade policy shifts. This piece pokes at inconsistencies in economic approaches, typical of political cartoons that blend humor with commentary on current events.
Peter Kuper's Take on the Drone Craze and UFO Conspiracy Theories
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Peter Kuper delivers a sharp political cartoon titled 'Identified Flying Objects,' flipping the UFO script by showcasing mundane sky travelers: a figure suspended upside down on a zip line, a kite with a grin and tiny arms, and a baseball soaring toward a catcher's mitt marked 'NY.' This piece skewers the drone craze and conspiracy theories swirling around recent aerial sightings, reminding viewers that not every dot in the sky signals alien invasion or government plots. With dry humor, it grounds wild speculations in everyday reality, using simple panels to puncture overblown fears. Tags like UFO sightings, drone craze, conspiracy theories, political cartoon, Peter Kuper, and aerial mysteries keep it relevant in today's paranoia-fueled news cycle.
Hegseth coal in stocking
HEGSETH COAL IN STOCKING by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
8
2024
Fact Checking
FACT CHECKING by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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