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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.
Soccer Viewer Alarmed by FIFA Corruption Worm on Screen
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
A man with a globe for a head sits beside a green-shirted viewer on a yellow couch, both staring at a television displaying a FIFA soccer ball with a worm emerging from it. The viewer raises a hand in alarm while a speech bubble expresses hope that the corruption team will not reach the grand final. The image, dated July 7, 2026, captures public anxiety over ongoing FIFA integrity issues tied to major soccer events.
062326 MAGA EPSTEIN REFLECTING POOL ANGER
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
A man in a MAGA hat and yellow shirt shows visible anger with steam lines near his head while facing another man holding an Epstein files box. A yellow sign reading how to get MAGA obsessed again stands amid stacks of boxes. The bottom caption references a rich old man touching the reflecting pool.
May
15
2026
Cartoon Shows Press Probing Epstein Questions Amid Cratered Landscape
EPSTEIN QUESTIONS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The image displays a heavily cratered landscape with a prominent black S-shaped form dominating the center. Two small cartoon figures stand near the lower left, one speaking the line about the press asking more Epstein questions. Rain or lines fall from above. Text at top reads WEAREGETTINGSCREWED.ORG. Artist signature and credits appear at bottom.
Kristi Noem's Horse Says 'Hell No' to Sunset Ride in Savage Political Cartoon
THE FIRING OF KRISTI NOEM by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
This Jeff Koterba political cartoon skewers Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor embroiled in GOP scandal over her infamous dog-killing anecdote. Depicted as a cowgirl on a horse labeled 'NOEM,' the steed profanely refuses to 'take you into the sunset,' symbolizing the abrupt halt to her rising star in conservative politics, particularly her dashed hopes as a Trump VP pick. The humorous rejection underscores the backlash from animal cruelty revelations, blending satire with sharp commentary on Republican controversy and election humor. Viral potential lies in its irreverent take on political downfall, making it a shareable gem in American politics discourse.
Kristi Noem Bucked Off in Her 'Last Rodeo' Political Satire
KRISTI NOEM LAST RODEO by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Granlund's political cartoon hilariously portrays South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem in a rodeo metaphor, being violently thrown from a bucking horse labeled 'DHS' under a sign reading 'Kristi Noem's Last Rodeo.' This satire illustration captures her career downfall amid the infamous dog killing scandal, where she admitted to shooting her unruly pup Cricket, sparking widespread outrage. The humorous cartoon underscores how her VP ambitions for the Republican politics ticket were derailed, turning her book promotion into a PR nightmare. With elements of cowboy politics and political humor, it highlights the irreverent side of GOP satire, suggesting this could be Noem's final political stunt.
In this political cartoon, media sensationalism erupts like a nuclear explosion from headlines on Epstein files and war with Iran, highlighting journalism critique.
THE SMOKESCREEN by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into Adam Zyglis's political cartoon where breaking news morphs into a nuclear explosion, symbolizing media sensationalism around the Epstein files and war with Iran. USA missiles and Iran conflict visuals underscore geopolitical tension, while the exploding headlines serve as a sharp journalism critique. This satirical illustration captures the chaos of fake news explosion, reminding us how sensational stories can overshadow substance in today's fast-paced media landscape. With irreverent humor, it questions the ethics of turning tragedies into spectacles, blending satire with insightful commentary on news consumption.
Jan
27
2026
Kristi Noem Skates on Thin Ice Over 'Executing Americans' Gaffe in Viral Cartoon
ICE STARTING TO CRACK by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
This Kristi Noem cartoon captures the South Dakota governor in a precarious position on thin ice, her hat emblazoned with 'NOEM' as she incredulously asks if executing Americans in the street isn't a good look. The image, a sharp political satire, alludes to the ongoing presidential immunity debates surrounding Donald Trump, where his allies like Noem find themselves on shaky ground. With the 'DANGER THIN ICE' sign prominently featured, the artwork highlights the risks of endorsing extreme views on executive power. Amid Noem's own memoir backlash involving her dog-killing anecdote, this thin ice metaphor amplifies the GOP backlash she's facing. The humorous political art style underscores the absurdity, making it a viral cartoon potential hit. Overall, it's a biting commentary on conservative politics satire in American discourse.
Jan
23
2026
Kristi Noem's Puppy-Protester Blunder: No Difference in This Satirical Slam
KILLER KRISTI by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into this irreverent political cartoon where a smirking, cowboy-hatted caricature, reminiscent of South Dakota's Kristi Noem, drawls that there's 'no difference' between puppies and protesters. With an American flag-adorned hat and a backdrop of scribbled disdain, the image skewers the GOP criticism surrounding Noem's infamous puppy shooting controversy. It's a sharp jab at conservative politics, blending animal cruelty debate with protest rights in a way that's both humorous and insightful. The satire underscores how some rancher lifestyle defenders might blur lines between disciplining unruly pets and quelling freedom of speech advocates. Created by Milt Priggee, this viral cartoon captures public outrage and media scandal, potentially eyeing Noem's Trump VP pick ambitions. Overall, it's a witty commentary on the absurdities of political figures who shoot from the hip—literally.
Bondi and Patel's Frantic Factory Fumble in Epstein Files Cartoon
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
Michael de Adder's cartoon shows Pam Bondi and Kash Patel in chef hats, mimicking a classic sitcom assembly line, where they frantically point at and handle small objects marked with letters like R and D on a conveyor belt. A heart-shaped sign declares 'I Love Trump,' while a label reads 'Epstein Files' in the background. The scene draws on familiar TV tropes to comment on efforts to conceal names, using straightforward lines and shading for a humorous yet pointed critique. Tags like political cartoon, Epstein scandal, Trump loyalty, Republican cover-up, satirical parody, and editorial humor underscore the image's timely jab at current events, making it shareable in newspaper syndication circles.
Nov
19
2025
Pigs Happen
PIGS HAPPEN by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The Art of the Distraction
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
Trump's Garden of Conspiracy
TRUMP'S GARDEN OF CONSPIRACY by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Biden’s Cognitive Decline Is Old News
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
Trump and Signal scandal: Reality TV vs Reality
TRUMP AND SIGNAL SCANDAL: REALITY TV VS REALITY by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
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