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Figure Tumbles from Peace Deal Vessel into Shark-Filled Seas
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
A large vessel labeled Peace Deal lists sharply as a white-haired figure tumbles from its deck into shark-infested waters. The image, dated July 9 2026, shows the person upside down with limbs flailing and a small object falling nearby. Fins break the surface directly beneath the trajectory. The composition emphasizes the abrupt separation from the ship and the immediate threat below. No other text or figures appear on deck.
Trump sits in dunk tank cage while donkey holds ball
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Donald Trump sits inside a barred dunk tank structure above a grassy area. A donkey figure in a suit stands nearby holding a baseball and facing a yellow target board with a red center.
Newsom Swings Above DOJ Alligators Amid Corruption Probe
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
California Governor Gavin Newsom appears in a drawing dated July 6 2026 swinging from a tree branch above alligators marked DOJ. A red snake labeled Newsom corruptio wraps the trunk. One alligator lunges upward while a speech bubble states somebody is getting nervous. The scene references an active federal investigation into state matters.
Trump recoils from his own reflection in Washington pool
TRUMP DISGUSTED BY REFLECTION IN POOL by Manny Francisco, politicalcartoons.com
On July 5, 2026, a cartoon depicts Donald Trump standing at the edge of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool with the Washington Monument in the background. He looks down at his own image lying in the water and exclaims 'YUCK!' The image shows the president in a blue suit and red tie reacting with clear aversion to the reflection.
Jun
30
2026
Native Figures Weigh In on 14th Amendment and Citizenship
BORN IN THE USA by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts two Native Americans on a shoreline observing an approaching sailing ship. A speech bubble from one figure references the 14th Amendment and hypothetical removal of arrivals. The scene ties into ongoing discussions of birthright citizenship and the amendment's scope as of mid-2026.
Lincoln Statue in Polluted Water Holding Newspaper
LINCOLN STATUE IN POLLUTED WATER HOLDING NEWSPAPER by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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.
Supreme Court denies temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
The image shows a crowned Statue of Liberty figure standing in water while holding a sign announcing a Supreme Court ruling that denies temporary protected status to Haitians and Syrians. The pedestal inscription is altered from the traditional poem. A boat carrying people approaches the shore against a city skyline. The date of publication is June 28 2026.
Jun
28
2026
Supreme Court ruling blocks protected status for Haitians and Syrians
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
A crowned Statue of Liberty figure stands in water holding a sign citing a Supreme Court decision that denies temporary protected status to Haitians and Syrians. The pedestal inscription is altered to read give me your tired your poor your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. A small boat carrying people approaches from the right amid a city skyline.
Jun
27
2026
Supreme Court Denies Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
On June 27, 2026, a political cartoon depicts a crowned Statue of Liberty figure holding a sign announcing the Supreme Court decision denying temporary protected status to Haitians and Syrians. The pedestal inscription is altered to read an incomplete version of the traditional welcome. A boat carrying figures approaches in the background near city buildings.
Woman and Child Fill Bucket from Cloud Pipe
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Democratic Donkey Confronts Devilish Reflection in Water
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
A donkey wearing a blue suit and tie stands with arms crossed on stone steps before a government-style building. Its reflection in the foreground water transforms into a red devil complete with horns, tail and pitchfork. The image from Margolis & Cox dated June 26 2026 uses the classic Democratic Party symbol to present an internal self-view. No specific legislation or election from the prior month is referenced in the visual. The composition places the figure centrally against trees and columns with the credit line in the upper right.
Jun
26
2026
Reflecting Democrats
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
The Democratic Party has faced internal debate over identity and direction. The piece responds to arguments that the public presentation differs from the governing agenda. It places a composed figure above the water and a very different shape in the reflection below.
Protesters Deny Any Role in Reflecting Pool Pollution
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
A group of protesters at the reflecting pool in Washington DC dump red liquid from containers marked with toxic symbols while holding signs reading Support Iran and Death to ICE. One figure displays a swastika and another denies involvement in any pollution through a large speech bubble. The scene includes scattered debris and a skull-and-crossbones bag.
Jun
24
2026
Data Center Expansion Raises Concerns Over Land, Power and Local Resources
DATA CENTER BOOM by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon by John Darkow depicts construction workers surveying expansive sites for new data centers, with one declaring plans to build from the current location to the horizon. In the adjacent panel, workers on a ladder atop a massive data center building announce plans to place another facility directly on top. The image responds to the ongoing surge in data center development fueled by artificial intelligence demands. As of mid-2026, tech companies continue rapid expansion of facilities that require significant land, electricity and water resources. Local governments face increasing pressure to manage zoning, infrastructure strain and environmental impacts from these projects.
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