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Oct
20
2025
White House reports gold crown stolen as no-kings truck arrives
STOLEN GOLD CROWN by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The White House appears in an image with a speech bubble declaring a gold crown stolen. A truck displaying a crossed-out crown and the words NO KINGS sits nearby with a ladder against the building. An American flag flies from the roof. The scene references a recent claim of theft involving royal symbols at the executive mansion.
Maduro Flees MAGA Missiles in Explosive Drug Runner Cartoon
MADURO ON THE RUN FOR MISSILES by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
Bart van Leeuwen's cartoon shows a mustachioed man in a suit with a Venezuelan-colored sash sprinting across a dusty landscape. He grips a white bag labeled Colombia, spilling white powder, as missiles decorated with stars, stripes, and MAGA text streak through an orange sky. A small house patterned like the American flag gets hit by a rocket in the background. The bold text Drug Runner labels the scene. This image ties into tags like Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, tensions, drug runner, regime change, military force, and Caribbean, offering a sharp visual jab at international politics with explosive humor.
White House Opens Grift Shop for Pardons
WHITE HOUSE GRIFT SHOP by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
On May 29, 2025, John Darkow's cartoon portrays the White House as a commercial operation where pardons are sold and all visitors must pass through a grift shop. The drawing responds to ongoing concerns about monetization of presidential powers during the Trump administration. A figure carrying a briefcase approaches the entrance beneath signs advertising pardons for sale.
Courts Bash Trump Repost
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
This political cartoon humorously depicts Donald Trump running from the justice system, represented by a large gavel. The illustration uses satire to comment on Trump's legal battles, emphasizing the power of the judicial system over political figures. Through this visual metaphor, the cartoonist critiques the ongoing legal scrutiny faced by Trump, blending political commentary with humor.
MAGA Republicans Cry Foul Over New 'Woke' Pope in Satirical Cartoon
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
The cartoon depicts a papal figure on a balcony with red curtains, uttering peace and love, above a banner reading In Gloria Dei. Below, a crowd in red MAGA hats and shirts bearing phrases like no woke pope, not my pope, it was rigged, DEI hire, and Trump 2028 shows distress and protest. This satirical image highlights themes of political division invading religious spheres, with the crowd's exaggerated reactions parodying election denial tactics. The composition uses classic Vatican architecture to frame the absurdity, blending humor with commentary on extremism. RJ Matson's style brings dry wit to the fore, making it shareable for those tracking MAGA Republicans' cultural clashes.
Trump Portrayed as Snake Coiled Around Statue of Liberty Torch
TRUMP BITING OFF MORE THAN HE CAN CHEW by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump with a snake body coiled around the Statue of Liberty's raised arm while his head bites the torch. A sign labels 2025 as the year of the snake. The image responds to ongoing debates over executive actions and institutional norms in the early months of the second Trump administration. The visual metaphor centers on the tension between presidential power and foundational symbols of American governance.
Democrat symbol embraces tattooed criminal figure on bench
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image shows a donkey figure affectionately embracing a heavily tattooed man marked with crimes including rape and murder. This responds to recent news on Democrat judges obstructing ICE arrests of illegal immigrants as of April 2025.
Elon Musk DOGE Figure Offers Protection to Federal Workers for Sacrifices
ELON MUSK'S PROMISES TO FEDERAL WORKERS by Alexandra Bowman, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a large bird figure labeled Elon plus DOGE addressing three mice on a branch. The bird promises protection in exchange for involuntary sacrifices. One mouse labeled MAGA supporting federal workers responds positively and points to another. The image references Department of Government Efficiency efforts and federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration as of April 2025.
DOGE Waste Findings Fuel Taxpayer Fury in McCoy Cartoon
DOGE REVEALS TAXPAYER ANGER by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a man seated on a couch with a coffee cup balanced on his head, glaring at a television screen displaying news about billions in taxpayer money. A woman standing nearby remarks that DOGE's uncovering of waste, fraud and abuse allows her to use the man's head to boil water. A second man stands behind them with a surprised expression. The scene responds to the Department of Government Efficiency's recent examinations of federal programs under the Trump administration in early 2025.
Musk and DOGE team depicted shedding government parts mid-flight
LIGHTER AND FASTER DOGE by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon published February 28 2025 shows Elon Musk and a companion in a stripped government vehicle labeled DOGE and GOVERNMENT. The vehicle flies off a cliff while shedding parts including wheels and panels. A speech bubble claims the vehicle is now faster and lighter. The image responds to the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency initiative targeting federal spending and workforce reductions at agencies including USAID NOAA and the Department of Defense.
Feb
20
2025
DOGE Efficiency Drive Draws Graveyard Complaints Over Benefits and Rights
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon by Dick Wright depicts a cemetery where tombstones complain about DOGE cutting social security benefits and questions voting rights. It responds to the 2025 launch of the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk to reduce federal waste and spending under the Trump administration.
Jan
23
2025
Jesus' Sermon Deemed Boring as Brother Donald Arrives in Satirical Cartoon
HAVE MERCY by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's 2023 cartoon depicts a figure resembling Jesus standing on a mountaintop with arms outstretched, uttering 'Have Mercy!' in a speech bubble. Below, a group of robed figures with headscarves look up, one speech bubble proclaiming 'BORING!' in large letters, and another saying 'That Must Be Brother Donald Arriving Now!' The scene parodies a biblical moment, injecting dry humor into the religious setting. Tags like political cartoon, jesus boring sermon, donald trump arrival, sermon on the mount satire, biblical figures reacting, and religious parody highlight the satirical edge. The artwork uses simple lines and colors, emphasizing the contrast between the solemn pose and the dismissive reactions.
TWO GUYS AT A BAR DISCUSSING POLITICS
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
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.
Lindsey Graham depicted holding invitation urging riots if Trump faces indictment
LINDSEY GRAHAM ENCOURAGES RIOTS by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham holding a large white invitation card that reads 'You're Invited To Riot In The Streets If Trump Is Indicted' with 'MAGA' printed below. Graham, shown in a dark suit and red tie, stands against a red gradient background with a worried expression. The image responds to the August 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago and speculation about possible indictment of former President Donald Trump. It highlights Graham's public comments on potential unrest among Trump supporters.
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