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Leaders Clash Over Key Infrastructure Project
Oguz Gurel, Istanbul, Turkey
Political leaders from opposing camps are locked in a struggle over control of a major infrastructure initiative. The dispute highlights how shared projects become battlegrounds for influence and credit. The cartoon portrays the tension as each side seeks dominance rather than cooperation, underscoring risks to timely completion and public benefit.
GOP revives big lie tactics while labeling Democrats as commies ahead of midterms
GOP BIG LIE AND COMMIE SMEARS 2006 by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
During the 2006 midterm election cycle both major parties traded accusations with Republicans pushing unsubstantiated claims to sway voters and Democrats facing repeated communist labels from opponents. The dynamic reflected long standing partisan efforts to undermine credibility through exaggerated rhetoric rather than policy debate. The piece argues these tactics undermine fair elections and deserve rejection by voters.
Trump Keeps Hormuz Open as Iran Shuts Gate
TRUMP PUSHES OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint for global oil transit as the United States and Iran maintain opposing stances on access. Donald Trump positions an open checkpoint while an Iranian official signals closure. The editorial highlights the standoff's direct impact on energy markets and shipping security.
Trump and Iran Seesaw Over Control of Strait of Hormuz
Osama Hajjaj, Jordan
A political cartoon shows Donald Trump and Ayatollah Khamenei on opposite ends of a seesaw labeled Strait of Hormuz. Trump occupies the open side while the Iranian leader sits on the closed side. Colorful shipping containers line the beam with some falling off. The image highlights tensions over the vital oil shipping route. The cartoon uses the seesaw to illustrate competing efforts to control access through the strait.
Trump and Platner shown with rape labels in side by side display
TRUMP AND PLATNER RAPE STORIES by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents side by side depictions of Donald Trump and an individual named Platner. Each has the word rape overlaid on the lower face area. Trump extends a thumbs up gesture near papers while Platner extends a thumbs down gesture. Large red text at the bottom reads two stories of rape. The date of July 2026 places this in a period of ongoing public discussion around accusations involving prominent figures.
Jun
7
2026
Immigration Check Questions Soccer Rivalries Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
At a U.S. immigration station, an officer questions a Les Bleus supporter about any opposition to the American soccer team. An ICE agent waits nearby amid cameras and flags. The scene highlights tensions around borders and international sports ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Trump Beckons ICE 'Girl' in Biting Political Cartoon Satire
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
This political cartoon features Donald Trump coaxing a dog-like figure with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's face, donned in an ICE cap and DHS tag, gripping a gun on a leash— a sharp satire on immigration enforcement and border control. The image lampoons the Trump administration's hardline stance on deportation and US politics, using caricature to underscore the dehumanizing aspects of border patrol. With elements of political humor, it critiques how figures like AOC are portrayed in opposition, blending viral meme potential with editorial cartoon flair. The scene evokes questions about power dynamics in immigration policy, making it a timely piece for discussions on satire and governance.
Feb
4
2026
Trump and Xi face off in global trade contest
AT THE TRADING DESK by Petar Pismestrovic, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping appear as wrestlers locked in an arm wrestling hold above a globe. The USA figure wears a red and white striped tank top with a Made in USA patch. The China figure wears a red tank top with yellow stars and a Made in China label. Multicolored arrows in red green and blue point in opposing directions across the globe grid. The scene captures ongoing trade friction between the two nations on the February 2026 date.
Trump Approves Demolition of Capitol While Erecting Arc de Trump Monument
CUTTING GOVERNMENT WHILE BUILDING AN ARCH by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
On October 18, 2025, a Monte Wolverton cartoon depicts President Donald Trump observing the demolition of the U.S. Capitol Building on the left and the construction of an Arc de Trump monument on the right. A wrecking ball and crane damage the Capitol while another crane assembles the arch. Black smoke fills the center. Trump, in the foreground, says 'THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!' The split headline reads 'RAZING THE GOVERNMENT' and 'PRAISING THE TRUMP-ERNMENT.' The image comments on federal workforce reductions and infrastructure priorities during the second Trump term.
ICE Agent Pleads for End to Hate Speech Amid Targeted Attacks
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
An ICE agent appears with multiple paper targets affixed to his back and legs while holding a rifle. The figure speaks out against hate speech directed at immigration enforcement. The image responds to ongoing debates over sanctuary policies and reported incidents involving agents in 2025.
Oct
16
2024
Trump depicted needing meds while questioning Harris health
TRUMP MEDICAL FITNESS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
On October 16 2024 John Darkow published a cartoon showing Donald Trump in a hospital gown marked property of Bellevue. A nurse directs him back for medication while a guard stands nearby. Text in the image contrasts this scene with a question about Kamala Harris having hay fever. The drawing appears days before the presidential election and references ongoing discussion of candidate fitness.
Republicans helping Putin
REPUBLICANS HELPING PUTIN by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
Republicans helping Putin
REPUBLICANS HELPING PUTIN by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
10
2023
WHAT'S IN A NAME ?
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
19
2022
Ukraine War Fallout
UKRAINE WAR FALLOUT by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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