On July 10 2026 Jimmy Margulies depicts Donald Trump floating in an inflatable ring while confronting a large shark fin labeled Iran. The president issues a direct warning through a speech bubble asserting his identity and authority in the confrontation.
A modified shopping cart on large wheels draws comments from passersby about unaffordable gas and groceries. The scene on July 10 2026 captures ongoing economic strain from higher living costs. Passersby note the reminder of tight budgets for fuel and food. The image reflects persistent inflation concerns affecting household spending.
Donald Trump stands left holding an open box marked TRUMP. Center figure in tuxedo receives GODFATHER label with Turkish flag behind. Right figure holds ERDOGAN box under IDEAL SON-IN-LAW label. Speech from Trump notes respect and inspiration. Bottom reads SUCCESSFULL NATO SUMMIT.
A two-panel cartoon contrasts a South African police officer in uniform demanding a pass during apartheid with a figure in traditional attire and South African flag sash making a similar demand in a modern setting. The bottom banner labels the comparison 'Apartheid Then and Now.' The work appears in the Daily Maverick dated 1-7-26 and is signed by Zapiro.
John Darkow's cartoon depicts two people in lawn chairs under a starry sky reacting to a massive explosion labeled as Stephen Miller's head after a birthright citizenship decision. The drawing uses fireworks and dialogue to highlight the intensity of the reaction to the ruling on the 14th Amendment.
The image shows a student asserting US birth to an ICE agent holding a bat outside a school. The caption states the Supreme Court upheld 14th Amendment birthright citizenship. This responds to ongoing deportation policy debates involving the amendment and enforcement actions as of the 2026 publication date.
The cartoon shows Donald Trump rendered as a submarine firing torpedoes while underwater. Speech bubbles reference ending TPS protections for Haiti and Syria. A second figure responds with Aye Aye, Dr. Evil. The image responds to a June 2026 Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to terminate temporary protected status for nationals of Haiti and Syria.
A voter at a registration desk presents identification while asking if there is an issue. The Republican elephant official responds that the problem stems from the man no longer identifying as a Trump supporter. The scene centers on a large sign requiring voter ID. This cartoon from June 2026 addresses ongoing debates over identification rules at polling places and shifting political affiliations ahead of elections.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa seeks a court interdict to halt impeachment proceedings tied to the Phala Phala farm scandal. The June 2026 cartoon depicts him warning of reputation damage while a Swiss-cheese figure highlights alleged forex issues, stalled investigations and ConCourt ruling delays that echo Jacob Zuma tactics.
A figure wearing an I love peace shirt shows smoke rising from the head, suggesting hidden danger amid claims of nonviolence. Surrounding individuals display shirts loving money, Paris, the USA, Italy and the euro. The scene highlights contradictions between stated ideals and actions in public discourse around security threats.
