pardon power

Trump's immigration axe
TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AXE by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon illustrates Donald Trump chasing turkeys with a large flag labeled 'racism & xenophobia'. It uses humor to critique political figures and highlight issues of racism and xenophobia. The imagery of turkeys adds a layer of satire, possibly referencing Thanksgiving or political distractions.
No Pardons For Career Prosecutors
NO PARDONS FOR CAREER PROSECUTORS by Ratt, politicalcartoons.com
Nov
11
2025
Trump Stands Beside Nervous Thanksgiving Turkey on Chopping Block
TRUMP PARDONS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump next to a Thanksgiving turkey positioned on a chopping block. Trump extends a hand while the turkey asks if the figure is ready and admits uncertainty about his identity. The image references the annual presidential turkey pardon custom. Publication occurs on November 11, 2025, near the holiday season. The visual ties the pardon practice to the familiar bird ritual.
George Santos pardoned - REPOST
GEORGE SANTOS PARDONED - REPOST by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Presidential Pardons Overuse
PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS OVERUSE by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
In this satirical cartoon, President Trump advises Jesus on pardoning Hunter Biden, blending politics with religious imagery for humor.
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
R.J. Matson\'s cartoon titled \'Hunter Biden Pardon WWPTD?\' shows a Jesus-like figure pondering if Hunter Biden is his son, with President Trump enthusiastically suggesting unlimited pardons. The scene plays on the WWJD acronym twisted to WWPTD, featuring Trump at a desk with \'IN\' and \'OUT\' trays of papers, his hand on Trump\'s shoulder. Tags such as President, Biden, Trump, What Would Do, Jesus, Hunter, Pardon capture the blend of religious iconography and political satire. The image critiques presidential pardon practices, drawing parallels between divine forgiveness and political favoritism. Created on 2024-12-02, it reflects timely debates on executive clemency.
Jul
1
2024
Above the law
ABOVE THE LAW by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Dec
28
2020
Criminal Monopoly
CRIMINAL MONOPOLY by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Dec
5
2020
Pre-pardon Self
PRE-PARDON SELF by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Nov
25
2020
Flynn pardon
FLYNN PARDON by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
How not to drain the swamp
HOW NOT TO DRAIN THE SWAMP by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Feb
18
2020
Pardons and commutes
PARDONS AND COMMUTES by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Influencing Barr
TRUMP INFLUENCING BARR by Kevin Siers, CagleCartoons.com
Jun
5
2018
Trump Pardon Power
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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