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Trump depicted holding immigration policy bat beside cake quote
TRUMP AS MARIE ANTOINETTE WIELDS IMMIGRATION POLICY by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a figure resembling Donald Trump dressed in historical attire while holding a large bat marked immigration policy. Text beside it reads The ICEing on the Let them eat CAKE. The scene references enforcement actions tied to border policy around the July 2026 date.
Democrat Donkey Recruits Flasher for Senate Run
FLASHER RECRUITED AS DEMOCRAT SENATE CANDIDATE by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
A trench-coated figure flashes on a sidewalk as a donkey in business attire extends a Senate candidacy offer. The July 2026 image from Gary McCoy labels the exchange as the Democrat problem. Scattered bottles and shoes lie at the flasher feet. The donkey speech bubble directly invites the figure to run for U.S. Senate. A separate bubble from the flasher draws attention to the moment.
Democrats Face Regret Over Platner Support
DONKEY REGRETS ADOPTING FLEA-RIDDEN BULLDOG by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
A suited donkey on a leash holds a flea-infested bulldog named Platner on the publication date of July 9, 2026. The donkey sighs about the pet shop appearance while bugs swarm the scene. The image uses standard party symbols to depict buyer remorse over a recent political choice.
Statue of Liberty overlooks murky reflecting pool labeled Trump corruption
STATUE OF LIBERTY VIEWS TRUMP CORRUPTION POOL by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
On July 9 2026 the cartoon shows the Statue of Liberty gazing at a reflecting pool filled with green murky water labeled Trump corruption. A banner above reads drain the swamp beside a small airplane. The figure wears an America 250 sash. The scene references ongoing political debates about government ethics and past campaign rhetoric during the America 250 period.
Democrat Big Tent Welcomes Extremists from Nazis to Rapists
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
A July 2026 cartoon by Dick Wright depicts the Democrat Party's big tent claim through an inset donkey figure. The main character, also a donkey in a suit, gestures amid a cloud of labels naming groups such as communists, antisemites, Nazis, rapists, Antifa, racists, and election cheaters. The image critiques the party's inclusivity rhetoric by associating it with these categories. Publication occurs amid ongoing partisan debates over party platforms and voter bases.
Pete Hegseth Pastor Rejects Book of Mormon on Grounds of Fullness
PASTOR WILSON REJECTS BOOK OF MORMON by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
The July 2026 cartoon depicts Pastor Wilson seated on a couch holding a cross-emblazoned book and stating it is full. A woman stands nearby offering the Book of Mormon. The caption states that Pete Hegseth's personal pastor demonstrates Christian inclusion. The image responds to ongoing discussions about religious boundaries and denominational acceptance tied to the defense secretary nominee's faith advisors.
ANC Renewal Swaps One Corrupt Minister for Another
ANC RENEWAL REPLACES MINISTERS by Zapiro, cagle.com
Zapiro's July 2026 cartoon mocks ANC renewal claims by showing the Minister of Social Development post swapped from Sisisi Tolashe to Dina Pule, with the party figure declaring removal of corrupt cadres only to replace them with others. The image responds to recent ANC efforts at internal reform and minister reshuffles in South Africa amid persistent allegations of cadre deployment and graft in government departments.
NY Democrat Depicted Licking Mud-Covered Socialism Boot
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
A political cartoon dated July 1, 2026, shows a diminutive figure wearing a jacket marked D and NY on hands and knees licking a massive boot labeled SOCIALISM. The boot is coated in thick mud that drips onto the ground. The artist Margolis & Cox places the scene against a plain white background with the figure looking upward. The image directly illustrates the title NY Democrat Licks Socialism Boot. No other text or figures appear.
Elephant barker questions Democratic Socialists booth promises
ELEPHANT BARKER AT DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS BOOTH by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
An elephant dressed as a barker stands at a Democratic Socialists booth displaying signs for health care for all, rich folks paying taxes, and housing you can afford. The figure holds a pointer toward the arch and addresses a child visitor. The child asks where the house of horrors is located. The scene is set outdoors with a building facade visible behind the signs. Publication occurred on July 1 2026.
Trump Lights Selective Firework for America's 250th
TRUMP LIGHTS SELECTIVE 250TH FIREWORK by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
On June 30, 2026, a cartoon depicts Donald Trump lighting the fuse of a large American-flag firework rocket labeled 250th. The greeting Happy Birthday America carries an asterisk that expands into a lengthy parenthetical list of omitted groups including immigrants, blue states, LGBTQ individuals, women, trans athletes, scientists, medical professionals, Democrats, people of color, veterans, educators, Indigenous people, Muslims, environmentalists, liberals, RINOs, and journalists. The image appears days before the July 4, 2026, semiquincentennial.
Communism Symbol Attacks and Splits Democrat Figure
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
On June 30 2026 Dick Wright depicts a hammer and sickle wielding figure lunging at a suited Democrat form. The strike sends the target figure flying apart in fragments. The image responds to ongoing debates over ideological influences within the Democratic Party during the 2026 election cycle.
Castaway on Desert Island Rejects Rescue to Avoid Trump News
DESERT ISLAND ESCAPE FROM TRUMP NEWS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
On June 29, 2026, a cartoon depicts two castaways on a tiny desert island with a single palm tree. One man in a speech bubble declares he has no interest in rescue because the location spares him daily mentions of Trump. The image captures widespread public exhaustion with political coverage centered on the former president during a period of intense media focus.
Trump depicted waving white flag on parody book cover amid Iran and budget references
TRUMP THE ART OF THE SURRENDER BOOK by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The June 28 2026 cartoon by Christopher Weyant shows a book titled Trump The Art of the Surrender. Donald Trump appears on the cover holding a white flag. Background includes an Iranian flag. Endorsements from Ayatollah Khamenei and the US Budget Deficit appear on either side with star ratings. The image responds to ongoing US Iran tensions and fiscal debates active in late June 2026.
Mother Twists Three Little Pigs Tale Into Taxpayer Ballroom Critique
MOTHER READS THREE LITTLE PIGS STORY by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A mother reads a bedtime story to her child, altering the three little pigs tale to accuse the big bad wolf of lying about spending millions of taxpayer dollars to add a ballroom to the house of bricks. The scene unfolds in a child's bedroom with a basketball hoop visible through the door and a green lamp on the nightstand. This image responds to recent controversies over public fund misuse for private or extravagant projects by political figures.
Republican Elephant Echoes King George Complacency Ahead of Midterms
THEN AND NOW LEADERSHIP COMPLACENCY by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
A two-panel cartoon contrasts King George III assuring aides that unhappy colonists have no viable alternative with a modern Republican elephant repeating the identical line while holding a plunging midterms chart marked with Donald Trump's face. The lower scene includes the U.S. Capitol dome and an AIPAC briefcase. The June 28 2026 date places the image weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
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