The cartoon depicts a hand labeled Iran reaching toward a series of buttons affixed to the back of Donald Trump. The buttons carry labels including vanity, insecurity, thin skin, need for praise and ego. Trump appears in a dark suit with his head turned slightly. The image frames the interaction as Iran exploiting personal vulnerabilities. Publication occurred on July 8, 2026, during a period of heightened friction between Washington and Tehran over regional issues.
The illustration depicts the Statue of Liberty with a thorny rose vine tightly wrapped around her raised arm, the hand clutching a large rose. Her other hand covers her face as a single drop falls from the arm. A city skyline appears in the background. The work is credited to Margolis & Cox and published via Townhall and Cagle on June 24, 2026.
Vladimir Kazanevsky's cartoon depicts a large, naked figure resembling Trump, crowned and tie-clad, holding a royal orb, striding forward. A smaller police-like character in a jester hat wields a dagger and affixes a rectangular sign to the figure's belly, which shows a hand with a dagger. The pink background and tags like trump, no kings, police, us armed forces, usa, protests suggest a commentary on authority. The image ties into themes of exposed leadership, with the naked king evoking classic tales, blended with modern political elements.
Dave Whamond's cartoon shows a family in masks outside a window, saying 'Happy Mother's Day' to an elderly woman inside who touches the glass. The image underscores families separated from loved ones due to social distancing and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many elderly feel lonely amid the coronavirus lockdown and shelter in place orders. The bouquet of flowers symbolizes attempts to connect despite stay at home rules and social isolation. This piece reflects the emotional challenges of the 2020 pandemic, with COVID-19 guidance limiting interactions between children and grandparents. Whamond captures the bittersweet nature of holidays under quarantine.
