media coverage of trump

Aug
9
2026
FakeNewsFakeHair
FAKENEWSFAKEHAIR by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump repeatedly labels media coverage as fake news during press encounters. The cartoon responds by questioning the authenticity of his appearance and his approach to Iran policy. It portrays the disconnect between his public statements and underlying realities.
MAGA polling sinks amid contaminated reflection at Lincoln Memorial
Steve Nease, Freelance
Donald Trump-aligned polling numbers reached record lows in early August 2026. Supporters responded with claims of fake news rather than addressing the data. The piece portrays this denial as occurring in a toxic environment.
Trump Correspondents Dinner Jokes Fall Flat
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Donald Trump delivered jokes at the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner that landed poorly with the audience. The event drew attention for the president's comedic missteps amid ongoing tensions with the press. The piece argues the routine exposed a persistent pattern of tone-deaf delivery rather than isolated misfires.
Trump and Platner shown with rape labels in side by side display
TRUMP AND PLATNER RAPE STORIES by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents side by side depictions of Donald Trump and an individual named Platner. Each has the word rape overlaid on the lower face area. Trump extends a thumbs up gesture near papers while Platner extends a thumbs down gesture. Large red text at the bottom reads two stories of rape. The date of July 2026 places this in a period of ongoing public discussion around accusations involving prominent figures.
Trump Reacts to Christie’s Putin-Esque Label on Phone
TRUMP VIEWS CHRISTIE PUTIN-ESQUE CRITICISM by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
On July 6, 2026, a cartoon depicts Donald Trump examining a phone displaying Chris Christie’s quote labeling his $2.2 billion earnings while in office as Putin-esque. Trump’s thought bubble reveals he interprets the remark as flattery rather than criticism, highlighting an ongoing dynamic between the two figures amid foreign policy references to Russia.
Castaway on Desert Island Rejects Rescue to Avoid Trump News
DESERT ISLAND ESCAPE FROM TRUMP NEWS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
On June 29, 2026, a cartoon depicts two castaways on a tiny desert island with a single palm tree. One man in a speech bubble declares he has no interest in rescue because the location spares him daily mentions of Trump. The image captures widespread public exhaustion with political coverage centered on the former president during a period of intense media focus.
Fortune Teller Offers Trump Update Over Personal Future
FORTUNE TELLER PRIORITIZES TRUMP FUTURE by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A fortune teller at a candlelit table with a skull centerpiece poses a choice to her client between personal future insights and developments involving Donald Trump. The June 28 2026 cartoon captures the psychic redirecting attention toward the prominent political figure during the reading. The exchange underscores how public interest in Trump often overshadows individual concerns in contemporary discourse.
David Ellison Consolidates Media Power as Colbert Exits
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
David Ellison, son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, transitions from acting flop in Flyboys to leading Skydance Media. By 2025 he acquires Paramount and influences CBS and CNN. The 2026 panel shows him aligned with Trump messaging as Stephen Colbert's show ends.
FCC and Iran War Coverage
FCC AND IRAN WAR COVERAGE by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Bulldozer Targets White House for Ballroom and Fox News Annex
TRUMP WHITE HOUSE ADDITION by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
On October 22, 2025, a political cartoon by Dave Granlund shows Donald Trump at the controls of a bulldozer striking the White House. The president announces plans to make room for a new ballroom and a Fox News annex. Rubble falls from the damaged structure while the American flag flies above. The image comments on proposed alterations to the executive mansion amid ongoing discussions of presidential initiatives and media ties.
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.
Sep
10
2024
Debate Fallout
DEBATE FALLOUT by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
2
2024
Media coverage
MEDIA COVERAGE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Media coverage of Walz
MEDIA COVERAGE OF WALZ by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
18
2024
Broken News
BROKEN NEWS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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