The cartoon shows Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at his HHS confirmation hearing with a bird labeled incoming bird flu perched on his head and an anti-vax worm emerging from his ear. He holds a sign reading make america healthy again as birds fly overhead. The image ties to his nomination under the incoming Trump administration and ongoing bird flu concerns in early 2025.
The cartoon shows Moses atop a rocky peak, stone tablets in hand, with Roman numerals visible on them. A crowd of robed figures gathers below, one raising a hand. The question in the speech bubble ties the ancient commandment to modern frustration with health insurance executives. This piece uses biblical imagery to critique the health care system, where denials and costs can feel life-threatening. The dry humor underscores public anger toward corporate figures in insurance, making a pointed satirical statement without overt violence.
Steve Sack's 2019 cartoon portrays Trump as Tariffzilla, a Godzilla-inspired beast with the president's distinctive hair, unleashing destructive fire. Below, a chain of small white elephants, symbols of the Republican party, ascend a ladder to splash water from buckets onto the monster's foot, suggesting futile efforts against overwhelming tariff policies. The title 'Tariffzilla King of the Monsters' ties into trade war themes with Mexico over immigration and migrants. This sharp satire captures the chaos of Trump's tariff threats, blending monster movie tropes with political commentary on border issues. The image underscores how such policies loom large, dwarfing party attempts to mitigate damage.
On January 15 2016 Lindsey Graham stands on a cliff edge in a stars and stripes swimsuit and hurls a large anchor marked endorsement toward Jeb Bush who treads water below. The scene responds to Graham's recent public backing of Bush in the Republican presidential primary. Graham had served as a senator from South Carolina and Bush had been governor of Florida. Their alliance formed as other candidates competed for the nomination. The image captures the weight of that support at a key moment in the campaign cycle.
