Donald Trump, holding office in 2026, faces renewed scrutiny over efforts to limit press access and information flow. Critics argue these moves undermine democratic oversight. The cartoon portrays the administration as actively securing or restricting the free press through direct control.
On August 7 2026 the Trump administration renewed focus on ending birthright citizenship through executive action targeting children of non-citizens. Stephen Miller has led policy efforts to reinterpret the 14th Amendment and increase deportations. The cartoon depicts Miller securing a pregnant traveler at an airport while Trump performs a Springsteen parody. It criticizes the administration's approach as overly aggressive and musically off-key.
Pat Bagley cartoon shows Supreme Court justice labeled Roberts Court using a key to unlock chains labeled racism. A large hooded figure breaks free with arms raised while text quotes free at last.
A three-panel cartoon by Steve Sack contrasts male and female condoms with a chained red box labeled Epstein. Pam Bondi sits atop the box under the heading sexual protection for wealthy powerful pedophiles. The image responds to ongoing discussions about Epstein files and the role of the attorney general in handling related materials as of early 2026.
On March 3 2017 President Trump had begun implementing travel restrictions and border enforcement measures targeting arrivals from several nations and increased scrutiny at the southern border. The image shows a diminutive suited figure straining to enter through the window of a padlocked door while an adjacent massive stone portal stands open yet pitch black. An American flag hangs above the structure.
