The cartoon depicts a small Donald Trump figure positioned beside a large American flag, addressing a much taller figure in a blue suit standing next to a prominent Chinese flag. The speech bubble from Trump reads about finally seeing a friendly face and notes increased height. The title references a diminished president. Publication occurred on May 12 2026 amid ongoing US China diplomatic engagements involving trade and energy topics.
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.
The image shows the White House underwater surrounded by fish and bubbles with an American flag on top. A large speech bubble from the building reads FAKE NEWS! I'M NOT (GURGLE) UNDERWATER! A sign labeled TRUMP POLLS sits underwater near the building. The cartoon is by Dave Granlund and dated 2026.
Bob Englehart's cartoon features a gas station sign with Trump at the top, showing prices for incompetence at 6.21⁹ and stupidity at 8.51⁹ against a blue sky with clouds. The tags Trump, Iran War, gas prices, gasoline, and gallon frame the visual pun. Such cartoons often tie political figures to everyday economic pains like fuel costs. The dry humor lands on how leadership flaws inflate prices, making it relatable for readers hit by pump shocks. With no characters, just the sign, it keeps the message direct. Tags like incompetence and stupidity drive the satire home, poking at perceived policy missteps without overcomplicating the scene.
Marco De Angelis draws a clever twist on the ancient HYDRA myth, where a plucky red CAR, sword in hand, squares off against a beastly creature formed by three FUEL pump nozzles—green, yellow, and blue—attached to writhing black hoses. The scene plays on the endless battles drivers face with soaring OIL PRICES and FUEL costs, tying into broader ECONOMY woes. Tags like TRANSPORTATION, TRADE, WAR, CRISIS, IRAN, USA, and HORMUZ hint at real-world tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where geopolitical strife disrupts global OIL supplies. It's a sharp commentary on how these issues regenerate like hydra heads, making every victory temporary in the fight against economic pressures.
Christopher Weyant's cartoon captures Kash Patel trapped inside a large bottle labeled 'Kash Patel 100 Proof Improprieties,' with the cork marked 'Allegations.' The figure, dressed in a suit with 'FBI' on the sleeve, raises arms and shouts in a speech bubble: 'MIA!?! I've been right here the whole time!' A tipped-over glass spills liquid nearby. Tags like FBI, Kash Patel, alcoholic, allegations, bottle, and fail underscore the visual pun on being 'in the bottle,' tying into themes of inept leadership and ongoing controversies in domestic policy and criminal justice.
Graeme MacKay\'s cartoon depicts Donald Trump absorbed in unveiling a golden Arc de Trump, a parody of the Arc de Triomphe, topped with his own figure and cherubs, while ignoring flying papers labeled with crises like ICE crisis, Ukraine quagmire, Strait of Hormuz quagmire, and cost of living crisis. The monument includes busts of Don Jr, Ivanka, MAGA, and Jared, emphasizing Trump\'s priorities on vanity over urgent matters. A hand unveils blueprints for Donald J. Trump Arc de Victoire, highlighting the satire on legacy obsession amid global quagmires. The dry humor underscores how such self-focus distracts from real-world affordability and international issues, a common theme in editorial cartoons critiquing political figures.
Ed Wexler's cartoon captures a man clearly modeled after a public figure, dressed in an FBI sweatshirt, balancing beers on his head and in his hands, with tags like kash, patel, the atlantic, drinking, alcohol, beer, obvious intoxication, and absences. The figure, showing signs of inebriation with wide eyes and a goofy grin, holds a glass in each hand while more pints teeter atop his spiky hair, foam spilling everywhere. Speech bubbles reveal his slurred plan to sue the Atlantic for writing about his drinking, followed by the punchline 'I'll drink to that!' Bubbles and stars float around, emphasizing the dizzy, drunken state. The signature at the bottom credits the artist and site, grounding the satire in visible elements of alcohol-fueled absurdity.
Marco De Angelis draws a caricature resembling Donald Trump, shirtless with a US NAVY life preserver, white shorts, and pirate hat, sitting on a large mine bobbing in blue waters. He holds a telescope to his eye, gazing out, while a small buoy nearby bears a Strait of Hormuz sign. The scene tags USA, IRAN, HORMUZ, NAVY, MINES, OIL, NEGOTIATIONS, FLEET, ALONE, ADMIRAL, MIDDLE EAST, WAR, capturing a sense of solitary watch in troubled seas. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of one man embodying an entire fleet, floating precariously on explosive hardware. Cartoons like this thrive on exaggeration, turning geopolitical standoffs into visual punchlines that newspapers love for their sharability.
Monte Wolverton\'s cartoon depicts a doctor holding up an xray that reveals an intestine shaped like the Strait of Hormuz, complete with stars indicating blockages and inflammation. Trump peers over the top, his distinctive hair visible, as the doctor diagnoses intermittent blockages, polyps, and suggests consuming more fiber while cutting back on fast food. Tags like Iran War and blockade tie into the visual pun, turning a geopolitical chokepoint into a medical ailment. The piece uses dry humor to highlight discomfort in a straightforward way, with the xray\'s pinkish intestine contrasting against the black background. Artistic elements include the doctor\'s pointing finger and Trump\'s curious pose, emphasizing the satire without overcomplicating the scene.
Bill Day's political cartoon shows a central pope figure on a balcony, holding a cross staff, surrounded by speech bubbles accusing liberal views like protect immigrants, love the poor, peace, no war, weak. A side figure remarks on funny Leo saying the same things about me, drawing a clear visual parallel. The composition uses red curtains and clerical attire for a Vatican setting, emphasizing satire on church politics. Tags include political cartoon pope francis, bill day cartoon, pope leo comparison, conservative backlash pope, anti-war pope, catholic church politics.
John Darkow's cartoon captures three Catholic clergy in traditional attire, with the central Pope figure amid a discussion on a Vatican blockade. The left figure worries about sanctions slapping Vatican City, while the right delivers the classic 'Is the Pope Catholic?' line, a rhetorical jab at obvious truths. This piece uses dry humor to spotlight tensions around religious institutions facing isolation, blending blockade fears with papal identity. The archway background grounds it in Vatican aesthetics, emphasizing the blockade theme without overreaching into unseen politics.
