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Trump Dozes Off as Sheep-Like Cabinet Sits Through Meeting
TRUMP ASLEEP AMID SHEEP CABINET by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump appears asleep at the head of a long conference table while sheep dressed in business attire occupy the surrounding seats. A speech bubble above the scene asks what about cabinet meetings keeps putting him to sleep. The July 2026 image from Steve Sack depicts the president in a blue suit and red tie with eyes closed and head tilted. The setting shows a formal room with arched doorways and a large wooden table. Text at the bottom includes the artist's signature and website links.
Jun
14
2026
New U.S. World Cup Jerseys Hide Waldo in Plain Sight
NEW WORLD CUP JERSEYS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a dense crowd of spectators wearing the new red and white striped U.S. World Cup jerseys. The top text notes that the uniforms make it much harder to locate Waldo among the fans. The image references the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The visual plays on the classic Where's Waldo search books by filling the scene with similar striped shirts. The artist's signature appears in the lower right.
Oil Companies Ride High on Excessive War Profits While Motorists Suffer
EXCESSIVE WAR PROFITS by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
In this pointed political cartoon, an oil company platform sits atop a blue car, loaded with piles of dollar-sign money bags, while cranes dangle more profits. The frustrated motorist grips the wheel, face red with anger, illustrating how excessive profits from oil companies crush consumers at the pump. Tags like excessive profits, motorists, fuel, petrol, and refuel capture the essence, with Iran and Strait of Hormuz hinting at geopolitical tensions driving prices. This visual satire underscores the disparity between corporate windfalls and everyday drivers' pain, a timeless theme in energy politics.
Apr
26
2026
Sleepy Who Trump
SLEEPY WHO TRUMP by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
In this political cartoon, a child laments earthly nightmares overshadowing moon dreams, highlighting youth anxiety amid global chaos.
TRYING TO DREAM ABOUT THE MOON by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
This poignant political cartoon depicts a child in bed, gazing toward a window framing a massive orange moon against a starry night sky, while confiding in a seated adult figure. The child's speech bubble reads: 'How Can I Dream About The Moon When There Are So Many Nightmares On Earth?' A bedside lamp with a star design illuminates the scene. Through this setup, the artwork satirizes how youth anxiety from global issues—like wars, climate woes, and social upheavals—stifles big dreams and aspirations. It's a clever commentary on how earthly nightmares eclipse celestial hopes, blending humor with insight into modern parenthood and childhood innocence lost. Tags: political cartoon, child nightmares, moon dreams, earth troubles, satirical illustration, youth anxiety, global chaos.
Apr
2
2026
Trump's Pirate Ship: Women Overboard as Boys Take the Helm
PAM BONDI OUSTED by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's cartoon shows a wooden pirate ship tilting over waves, with a figure resembling Trump in a skull cap saying 'Nothing against the women but these boys are doing a heckuva job!' Women labeled Leavitt and Tulsi stand on a plank, another labeled Bondi splashes in water wearing a cowboy hat. A suited man steers, a shirtless man holds a raccoon, tying into tags like AG Pam Bondi ousted, Trump loyalist, walking the plank, Kristi Noem, Tulsi Gabbard, dead women walking, Kash Patel, incompetence, Trumps kooky cabinet, and ship metaphor for political upheaval.
Mar
25
2026
Trump Transformed into Furious Gas Pump Amid Soaring Prices
Dale Cummings, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dale Cummings draws Trump as a boxy gas pump, head topped with a dripping nozzle and $5.55 price tag, frowning in a suit with a green sash screaming Epic Gasoline Fury. Standing on a pedestal, the figure captures the essence of high gas prices tied to War in Iran and Operation Epic Fury. The cartoon skewers oil prices and Strait of Hormuz affordability, blending humor with commentary on economic fallout. It's a straightforward jab at political decisions driving up costs at the pump, rendered in watercolor style for punchy effect. Tags like War in Iran, Operation Epic Fury, oil prices, gas prices, Strait of Hormuz affordability, and affordability underscore the timely critique.
Feb
25
2026
Unwanted by the FBI: Kash Patel's Controversial Bid for Director
UNWANTED BY THE FBI by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's cartoon shows a caricature of Kash Patel seated at a desk marked 'Dir. Patel' with FBI insignia, gazing out a window toward the Washington Monument. Next to him hangs a poster declaring 'UNWANTED BY THE FBI' featuring his exaggerated portrait and the label 'DIRECTOR OF THE FBI KASH PATEL UNWANTED BY THE FBI.' A bottle and a potted plant sit on the desk, emphasizing a scene of ironic isolation. The artwork critiques themes like Kash Patel, FBI director, use of official plane, Epstein files, botched investigations, taxpayer dime, and joyriding through stark visual irony. This piece captures the tension of an appointee rejected by his own agency in a straightforward satirical style.
Dec
22
2025
Trump Dozes in Meetings While Claiming Presidential Material on Resume
PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump asleep in a meeting room chair with snoring sounds. Two staff members stand nearby commenting on his resume listing presidential material. The scene references ongoing questions about his energy and meeting attendance in late 2025.
Sep
12
2025
Patel Claims Credit for Fugitive Chase in FBI Podium Farce
PATEL TAKES CREDIT by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's cartoon skewers Kash Patel in his imagined role as FBI director, standing at a podium labeled 'DIR. PATEL' and 'F.B.I.,' emphatically demanding 'Give CREDIT FOR CHASING DOWN A DANGEROUS FUGITIVE!' while pointing thumbs at himself. A uniformed officer on the right mutters 'His Dad,' undercutting the boast with simple truth. On the left, another suited figure looks on with a skeptical expression. The scene captures national security bluster in a MAGA GOP context, tying into tags like Charlie Kirk, assassination, and Donald Trump. The dry humor targets elections, government, and social media influences, poking at perceived idiocy and lies in political figures. Caglecartoons.com branding and the artist's signature add authenticity to this satirical take on power and credit-grabbing.
Trump Gets Crushed by Excessive Foreign Tariffs in Reciprocal Trade Satire
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dick Wright's cartoon captures the irony of reciprocal tariffs with a massive foot marked 'excessive foreign tariffs' descending on a caricatured Trump, who grimaces while clutching a metallic object. The red label 'Reciprocal TARIFFS' floats nearby, emphasizing the backlash from unfair trade policies. Trade deficits loom large as the foot represents international retaliation, potentially sparking a stock market downturn. In a tariff driven economy, the image satirizes how such measures invite excessive foreign tariffs, risking recession. The composition underscores the self-defeating nature of aggressive trade stances, with Trump's strained expression highlighting the pressure on domestic markets. This piece fits into ongoing debates on global trade imbalances.
Jul
31
2024
Pat Bagley's Take on the Last Supper Controversy with Trump and MAGA Twist
LOCAL: LAST SUPPER by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's cartoon reimagines Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper with a political twist, featuring Donald Trump as the central Messiah figure surrounded by MAGA hat-wearing disciples enjoying McDonalds fast food. The scene includes elements like red hats, burgers, fries, and drinks, with a bald man smiling and pointing, labeled 'FIXED IT...'. Tags such as Utah, Governor Cox, Olympics, Jesus, Mango Messiah, and 2025 election highlight the satire on recent controversies. The artwork comments on the blending of religious iconography with modern political fervor, poking fun at perceptions of Trump as a messianic leader among supporters. This timely piece ties into debates over cultural representations in events like the Olympics, offering a humorous critique through familiar fast-food imagery.
The Trump Defense rests
THE TRUMP DEFENSE RESTS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
May
12
2023
Mom's Relaxing Mother's Day Interrupted by Dad's Kitchen Crisis
MOTHER'S DAY by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's cartoon captures a classic Mothers Day moment: mom in bed with a book, enjoying breakfast in bed from her child, who holds a tray with eggs, bacon, juice, a flower, and an 'I ♥ MOM' card. But the punchline comes in the speech bubble where the kid relays dad's urgent question about putting out a grease fire. It's a lighthearted nod to the realities of family life on holidays, blending celebration with everyday mishaps. Tags like Mothers Day, mom, breakfast in bed, celebrate, children, and grease fire highlight the comic's charm in portraying parental roles and kitchen chaos.
Green aliens on the moon discuss NASA's Artemis mission, hoping politics stay on Earth amid plans for a lunar base.
ARTEMIS MOON MISSION by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows two green aliens on the moon, one reading the Crater Courier with the headline Artemis Moon Mission, while the other comments on plans for a lunar base. The aliens hope humans leave their politics behind. Tags like NASA, moon, Artemis, politics, aliens, space highlight the satirical take on civil discourse in space exploration. The image captures a starry background with Earth in view, emphasizing the contrast between earthly troubles and lunar ambitions. Jeff Koterba's style brings dry humor to the scene, poking at how politics might invade even extraterrestrial frontiers.
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