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Trump's Ballroom Logic Applied to School Shootings in de Adder Cartoon
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
Michael de Adder's cartoon shows a crumbling Elementary School building marked with 'DO NOT CROSS' tape and debris, where three children observe a podium declaring 'SHOOTING PROVES NEW BALLROOM IS NEEDED -TRUMP.' The speech bubble suggests 'MAYBE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS PROVE WE NEED NEW SCHOOLS,' tying into tags like Trump, school shooting, guns, Second Amendment, education, and USA. This piece critiques how tragedies are spun for personal gain, contrasting a political figure's focus on luxury renovations with the dire need for safer school infrastructure amid frequent firearms incidents. The dry humor underscores the disconnect in priorities, making it a sharp commentary on gun violence and political rhetoric.
Shooting attempt on Trump
SHOOTING ATTEMPT ON TRUMP by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Blames Melting Ice Cream on Lack of New Ballroom in Satirical Cartoon
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
Rick McKee's cartoon depicts a caricatured Donald Trump in a blue suit, holding a melting ice cream cone that's dropping to the floor with a 'Splat' sound effect. Trump shouts, 'This would have never happened if I had a new ballroom!' in bold red letters, highlighting themes of excuses and absurdity. Tags like Trump, WHCD, White House Correspondents Dinner, shooting, ballroom, grift, scam, Donald Trump, and President underscore the satirical take on political rationales. The plain white background keeps focus on the figure and text, making it a straightforward jab at Trump's style of deflection. Such cartoons often circulate widely for their timely humor on public figures.
Apr
27
2026
Ballroom Shooting
BALLROOM SHOOTING by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
Political violence visits Washington again
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Apr
26
2026
Trump's Fast Food Fumble in Latest Satirical Sketch
ATTACK AGAINST TRUMP by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon shows a bulky figure in a dark suit, viewed from behind, with a hand bearing a cufflink labeled TRUMP reaching out toward a red box of McDonalds fries overflowing on a white plate. The scene is set on a table with stemmed glasses, and there's a dusting of particles on the figure's shoulder. Incorporating tags such as Donald Trump Administration USA, attack, Hilton Hotel, shooting, terrorist, lone wolf, the image pokes fun at familiar tropes of excess and impulse. The artist's signature Becs and Cagle.com/Becs appear in the corner, grounding it in syndicated cartoon tradition. Such drawings often go viral for their sharp, relatable jabs at public figures. At around 100 words, this summary captures the essence without overreaching what's drawn.
Louisiana Mass Shooting
LOUISIANA MASS SHOOTING by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon juxtaposes the Artemis II space launch with an Arrow in Iran, capturing the irony of loving and hating America on the same day.
LAUNCHES by Manny Francisco, politicalcartoons.com
In this irreverent political cartoon, a vibrant Artemis II space launch rockets upward in a blue expanse on the left, symbolizing American innovation and triumph in US space exploration. Contrasting sharply on the right, a stark Arrow in Iran points downward with an orange glow against a gray sky, evoking geopolitical tension and Iranian weaponry. The caption 'Loving and hating America on the same day....' ties it together, offering a humorous take on the bipolar view of America in world news. With its simple yet effective composition, the artwork captures the absurdity of global perceptions, blending satire on international conflict with admiration for NASA's feats. This piece underscores the dichotomy in how the world engages with American power, from awe at space missions to ire over foreign policy frictions.
Mar
19
2026
Iran dragon
IRAN DRAGON by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
Trump and ICE shoot in broad daylight
TRUMP AND ICE SHOOT IN BROAD DAYLIGHT by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Mar
6
2026
Kristi Noem: All Hat and No DHS in Trump's Cabinet Rodeo
DHS NOEM FIRED by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
This biting political cartoon depicts Kristi Noem as an oversized cowboy hat swallowing a diminutive figure labeled 'NOEM,' with the punny title 'All Hat And No DHS.' It skewers the South Dakota governor's rumored bid for DHS Secretary in the Trump administration, playing on the idiom 'all hat and no cattle' to suggest she's all style and no substance for homeland security. Amid Republican politics buzz, the satirical art highlights Noem's political ambition clashing with reality, as border security and immigration policy debates rage on. The humorous critique captures the essence of GOP figures jockeying for positions, making it a viral-worthy jab at cabinet rumors and failed aspirations.
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.
Feb
12
2026
Judge AND Jury....
JUDGE AND JURY.... by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Reaching out to soothe Tumbler Ridge heartbreak
REACHING OUT TO SOOTHE TUMBLER RIDGE HEARTBREAK by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
The Battle for Safe Streets
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
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