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Jun
15
2025
Trump as the Naked King in Latest Political Satire
Vladimir Kazanevsky, Ukraine, PoliticalCartoons.com
Vladimir Kazanevsky's cartoon depicts a large, naked figure resembling Trump, crowned and tie-clad, holding a royal orb, striding forward. A smaller police-like character in a jester hat wields a dagger and affixes a rectangular sign to the figure's belly, which shows a hand with a dagger. The pink background and tags like trump, no kings, police, us armed forces, usa, protests suggest a commentary on authority. The image ties into themes of exposed leadership, with the naked king evoking classic tales, blended with modern political elements.
Jun
12
2025
The Dunce King: Trump Satirized with Crown-Topped Cap and Sharpie
Dale Cummings, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
In this political cartoon by Dale Cummings, a figure resembling Donald Trump sits atop a globe, dressed in a suit with a red tie, wearing a tall white dunce cap adorned with a red crown. He holds a red Sharpie aloft, with ink splatters emanating from it, suggesting a magical or foolish gesture. The image tags highlight Donald Trump, dunce cap, Sharpie, crown, and globe, capturing a satirical take on leadership. The composition places the figure centrally, emphasizing his grumpy expression and oversized features. This piece fits into broader political satire traditions, using exaggeration for effect. With elements like the globe as a seat and the hybrid hat, it combines symbols of power and folly in a straightforward visual punch.
Gift box, American flag, Elon Musk card
HAPPY DAY by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
On June 12 2025 a cartoon depicts a large gift box patterned like the American flag topped with a yellow bow and accompanied by a card signed Elon declaring Donald like a father.
Darth Vader extends arms toward Luke Skywalker beside a quote on fatherhood.
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Darth Vader extending his arms toward Luke Skywalker with the word HUGS in a speech bubble. A yellow box quotes Frank Pittman on how fathering perfects the man. The image marks Father's Day 2025 using the Star Wars characters as father and son.
Jun
9
2025
Trump as King Demands Love in Mirror
Guy Parsons, PoliticalCartoons.com
Guy Parsons draws a bloated, orange-faced figure resembling Donald Trump, decked out in a golden crown and royal robe, clutching a scepter in one hand and a hand mirror in the other. The speech bubble proclaims 'You will LOVE ME!' against a backdrop of red curtains, tying into tags like USA, America, Army, 250th anniversary, Trump birthday, and no kings. This setup pokes at delusions of monarchy in a nation founded on rejecting kings, with the mirror emphasizing self-adoration. The cartoon's timing, around Trump's birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, underscores the irony of a leader aspiring to unchecked power. Parsons' style keeps it bold and colorful, making the satire pop without subtlety.
Jun
4
2025
Message Sent
Steve Nease, Freelance
Comey Message to Unstable TDS Crazies
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Trump and Pope Swap Divine Tips in Satirical Cartoon
AMERICAN POPE MEETS AMERICAN PRESIDENT by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents a four-panel satirical comic strip Donald Trump Pope Francis, where characters exchange quips on divine selection and ambition. Political cartoon Trump Pope meeting highlights Trump boasting about being chosen by God after a bullet grazed his ear, while praising the Vatican's real estate. Humor God bless America cartoon escalates with Trump suggesting the Vatican as the 51st state, reminiscent of Mar-a-Lago. Nobel Prize Putin Bibi cartoon references appear as Trump muses on peace prizes and cooperation with world leaders. Trump real estate Vatican satire peaks with inquiries about meme coin, underscoring commercial angles. The bottom caption 'GOD BLESS AMERICA' ties the scene with patriotic irony, crafted by artist Schot in a straightforward cartoon style.
MAGA Republicans Cry Foul Over New 'Woke' Pope in Satirical Cartoon
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
The cartoon depicts a papal figure on a balcony with red curtains, uttering peace and love, above a banner reading In Gloria Dei. Below, a crowd in red MAGA hats and shirts bearing phrases like no woke pope, not my pope, it was rigged, DEI hire, and Trump 2028 shows distress and protest. This satirical image highlights themes of political division invading religious spheres, with the crowd's exaggerated reactions parodying election denial tactics. The composition uses classic Vatican architecture to frame the absurdity, blending humor with commentary on extremism. RJ Matson's style brings dry wit to the fore, making it shareable for those tracking MAGA Republicans' cultural clashes.
May
8
2025
Mother's Day Card Satirizes Birth Incentives with Baby's Free Gift Message
BONUS BABY DAY by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's cartoon depicts an open Mother's Day card with a purple flower on the left and a message on the right. The text humorously contrasts modern pronatalism incentives, like a five thousand stipend for boosting birth rates, against traditional unpaid motherhood. The baby declares no one paid mom to have it, emphasizing her free gift to the world. Tags like family planning and mom underscore the satire on declining birth rates and population policies. This piece pokes dry fun at efforts to encourage more babies through financial rewards, reminding readers of motherhood's priceless nature in a straightforward, insider style.
May
8
2025
Pro-Natalist Twist on Mother's Day: Be Fruitful or Bust
MOTHER'S DAY CARD by Ratt, politicalcartoons.com
The image depicts a pink greeting card styled for Mother's Day but twisted into a pronatalist message. A blonde woman in a red dress smiles broadly while holding six crying babies wrapped in blue. Above her, a red rose and blue violet accompany the text 'Roses are red, Violets are blue, Be fruitful, your country expects it of you.' The bold footer reads 'HAPPY PRO-NATALIST DAY!' Signed by artist Ratt from Cagle.com. This setup uses tags like pronatalism, childbirth, pregnancy, family planning, tradwife, and Elon Musk to poke at demographic urgings without deeper inference. The composition keeps it light, with the woman's grin contrasting the babies' wails, all on a simple pink background.
Bob Englehart's Take on Inclusive Mother's Day Greetings
MOTHER'S DAY CARTOON by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Bob Englehart draws three identical daisies, each in decorated pots, against a blue background. The first says 'Happy Mother's Day!', the second adds 'And for all you non-binary folks...', and the third concludes 'Happy They Day!'. Tags like Mothers Day, NonBinary, Mom, They, Them, Pronouns, Woke frame the visible elements. The cartoon shows simple line art with smiling flowers and speech bubbles. No hidden symbols appear; everything stays straightforward in the panels.
Superman Steps In for Mom on Mother's Day and Can't Handle the Heat
SUPERMAN IS NO MATCH FOR MOM by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures Superman filling in for mom on her day off, looking utterly worn out while holding a baby in a mini-Superman outfit, a tray of food, and dragging a broom. The scene, set in a home with smoke from a burnt spot and a child nearby, underscores appreciation for mothers as the real superheroes. Mom lounges with a wine glass and cupcake, smirking at Superman's exhaustion. Tags like Mother's Day, mom is a real superhero, not all superheroes wear capes, children, family, and hard work highlight the tribute to everyday maternal feats over DC's iconic figure.
Canada sends a message to America
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
Canada Message to Trump
CANADA MESSAGE TO TRUMP by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
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