low approval
Jun
17
2026
On June 17 2026 a Taylor Jones cartoon shows an Iranian leader grinning over a memorandum of understanding that lifts sanctions and delivers a 300 billion dollar recovery package. A separate note hedges on nuclear weapons. The figure shouts Allahu Akbar as Hormuz fees gain approval.
Jun
9
2026
A political cartoon depicts President Trump piloting a USA-labeled airplane flying dangerously low over suburban homes. A speech bubble reports that 30 percent of passengers applaud the piloting. The image coincides with early June 2026 polls showing Trump's approval near 35-40 percent during the Iran conflict period.
The cartoon depicts Democratic lawmakers depicted as donkeys celebrating a sharp drop in President Trump's approval ratings on a large chart. One figure holds a notebook labeled 2026 VOTE while others raise fists in triumph. A second chart on the right shows Democratic approval ratings also declining. A speech bubble with the word AHEM interrupts the celebration. The image highlights the party's focus on opposition polling rather than its own standing with voters ahead of the midterm elections.
May
24
2026
The image shows an elephant character in a suit next to a lost and found counter where a man holds a spine and a sign reads lost and found. Two speech bubbles contain text about retiring and finding a voice along with genitals.
May
18
2026
The cartoon shows Donald Trump with a gas pump labeled GAS PRICES aimed toward a man wearing a red MAGA hat who has both hands raised. Trump states his base would still vote for him even if he shot someone, and the supporter responds that it depends on the type of gun. The artist signature WHAMOND and cagle.com/whamond appear at the bottom.
Angry Trump Belts Merz in Nuclear Dunk While Putin Cheers On Iran Ties
Trump's Furious Nuclear Tantrum
May
2
2026
The cartoon depicts a red-faced Trump, tie askew, raising a belt to strike a bald, bespectacled man labeled Merz whose head pokes from a nuclear bomb-shaped vat of blue liquid. An elderly bearded man in turban and robe uses a shovel to scoop more blue material from a bowl, while a shirtless, axe-wielding figure resembling Putin jumps in approval, bottle in hand, speech bubble praising the great personal relationship amid Trump's cluelessness on ending his Iran war. Tags like Trump, Merz, Iran War, Middle East, Fascism, Maga Terror, Hormuz underscore the satirical jab at geopolitical follies, with dry humor poking at failed diplomacy and bizarre alliances in this Kamensky creation for Cagle.com.
Apr
5
2026
This political cartoon features a fighter jet labeled 'EPIC FURY' with flames bursting from its rear, dropping papers marked 'Gas Prices,' 'TSA Plays,' 'Tariffs,' 'ICE Brutality,' and 'War' like bombs away. A blonde figure in a blue outfit rides a white missile labeled 'APPROVAL RATINGS,' wielding a stick as if charging forward amid falling debris and sparks. The scene captures satirical chaos with 'Bombs Away..' sign floating nearby, emphasizing themes of political maneuvering through policy drops to boost approval ratings. John Cole's signature and PoliticalCartoons.com appear in the top left, adding to the irreverent commentary on epic fury in governance.
Mar
30
2026
Dave Whamond's Trump regime change cartoon depicts the ex-president caricature plummeting down a jagged red line labeled 'POLLS' across a simplified map of the Persian Gulf region, including Strait of Hormuz, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman. The speech bubble exclaims 'Not that kind of REGIME CHANGE!' in a clear pun on foreign policy term versus political fortunes. This political satire captures the visual wordplay with Trump in suit and tie, mid-fall with a starburst impact, against a grid background. The dry humor lands on current events without overstatement, fitting newspaper syndication. Tags like regime change pun, Trump falling polls, Middle East map cartoon, satirical Trump caricature, polls decline illustration, and editorial cartoon Trump downfall emphasize the image's SEO potential.
Trump Mistakes Soaring Gas Prices for Poll Numbers in Iran War Satire
Trump's Poll Mix-Up with Gas Prices
Mar
4
2026
This sharp political cartoon by Michael de Adder captures Donald Trump triumphantly holding a chart of upward trends, claiming his poll numbers have skyrocketed since going to war with Iran. However, a bespectacled Dick Cheney corrects him, revealing those are actually gas prices soaring. The satire highlights the ironic consequences of Middle East conflict on the US economy, blending humor with commentary on presidential approval ratings tied to foreign policy blunders. Incorporating elements of US politics, oil prices, and war economy, the image stands on the presidential seal, emphasizing official folly. It's a witty jab at how leaders might misread economic fallout as personal gains, perfect for editorial discussions on satire and current events.
