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Trump Marie Antoinette jab spotlights affordability backlash
TRUMP LET THEM EAT CAKE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon by Dave Whamond depicts Donald Trump as Marie Antoinette on a balcony declaring 'LET THEM EAT CAKE!!' while a crowd below protests with signs and questions who can afford cake. Published on September 15, 2026, the image draws on the historical quote to comment on contemporary affordability concerns during Trump's term. The visual contrasts the elevated figure with an agitated crowd holding anti-Trump signs. It captures ongoing public discontent with rising costs. The piece uses the famous anecdote to underscore perceptions of detachment from everyday economic pressures.
Jan
23
2026
Kristi Noem's Puppy-Protester Blunder: No Difference in This Satirical Slam
KILLER KRISTI by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into this irreverent political cartoon where a smirking, cowboy-hatted caricature, reminiscent of South Dakota's Kristi Noem, drawls that there's 'no difference' between puppies and protesters. With an American flag-adorned hat and a backdrop of scribbled disdain, the image skewers the GOP criticism surrounding Noem's infamous puppy shooting controversy. It's a sharp jab at conservative politics, blending animal cruelty debate with protest rights in a way that's both humorous and insightful. The satire underscores how some rancher lifestyle defenders might blur lines between disciplining unruly pets and quelling freedom of speech advocates. Created by Milt Priggee, this viral cartoon captures public outrage and media scandal, potentially eyeing Noem's Trump VP pick ambitions. Overall, it's a witty commentary on the absurdities of political figures who shoot from the hip—literally.
Big Bird Protests Federal Funding Cut
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Musk Torch Beside Burning Federal Building Raises Domestic Terror Irony
SPOT THE ‘DOMESTIC TERRORIST’ by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
The April 23 2025 cartoon by John Cole contrasts a burning Tesla with a torch-bearing figure against a flaming Federal Government building beside Elon Musk holding a lit torch. It responds to recent DOGE efficiency drives and federal employee reductions under the Trump administration. The visual questions selective application of domestic terrorism rhetoric to critics versus implementers of spending cuts and agency restructuring.
Apr
7
2025
Red Tesla displays coexist sticker while charging
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
A red Tesla vehicle appears plugged into a charger with a coexist bumper sticker visible on the rear. The sticker combines multiple religious and social symbols alongside the Tesla emblem. Publication occurred on April 7 2025 during ongoing discussions about electric vehicle acceptance and related protests.
Mar
31
2025
Signs of Spring
SIGNS OF SPRING by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Protesters torch Tesla amid Elon Musk fascist accusations
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
A burned Tesla vehicle dominates the scene with thick black smoke billowing upward. A protest sign on the left reads Elon fascist. Two figures on the right exchange remarks about the sadness of an electric car burning out in gasoline. The image responds to 2025 backlash against Tesla and Elon Musk.
Remorseful Tesla Owner Covers Cybertruck With Paper Bag
BAG ON HEAD OF REMORSEFUL TESLA OWNER by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
A Tesla Cybertruck sits on a street with a large brown paper bag covering its body and windows cut for visibility. A man and woman nearby react with confusion to the disguised vehicle labeled as belonging to a remorseful owner. The scene references recent backlash against Elon Musk and declining Tesla shares.
Conspiracy Theory Writers
CONSPIRACY THEORY WRITERS by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Florida Don't Say GAY Bill
FLORIDA DON'T SAY GAY BILL by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
19
2021
Kids and masks
KIDS AND MASKS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
22
2021
School anti-maskers
SCHOOL ANTI-MASKERS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
The Right Kind Of Statue
THE RIGHT KIND OF STATUE by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
10
2020
Equal Opportunity
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
2
2017
Brazil’s reforms
BRAZIL’S REFORMS by Paresh Nath, politicalcartoons.com
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