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Lincoln's Ship of State Overwhelmed by Emojis
LINCOLN'S SHIP OF STATE OVERWHELMED BY EMOJIS by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Public reaction to US naval deployments has intensified through social media platforms in recent weeks. Online users have flooded discussions with critical emojis targeting military assets like the USS Abraham Lincoln. The piece portrays this digital deluge as an overwhelming force on longstanding symbols of American leadership and naval power.
GOP Weighs Trump Approval Ratings Midterm Push
GOP ELEPHANT POLE VAULTS 2026 MIDTERMS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Republicans face the 2026 midterm elections with Donald Trump as a central figure whose approval ratings remain a key variable. Party strategists must decide how heavily to tie their candidates to the former president amid ongoing voter sentiment. The piece portrays the GOP as an athlete preparing to clear the midterm bar but questioning whether the available pole will suffice.
Lindsey Graham Heart Attack Prompts Sharp Reaction From Colleagues
LINDSEY GRAHAM HEART ATTACK OBITUARY REACTION by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
A man reads a newspaper reporting Lindsey Graham's heart attack and death in 2026. A woman standing nearby reacts with surprise that the senator had a heart at all. The exchange highlights the swift and pointed responses from political figures to the obituary.
Trump mourns Sen. Lind while promoting SAVE Act at funeral
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
Donald Trump stands beside the casket of Sen. Lind on July 13, 2026, holding a sign urging passage of the SAVE Act. A portrait of the late senator rests atop the wooden coffin while a floral wreath displays the legislative message. Trump remarks that the situation is so sad. The image captures the intersection of a Senate vacancy and ongoing efforts to advance voter eligibility legislation.
Trump and Platner shown with rape labels in side by side display
TRUMP AND PLATNER RAPE STORIES by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents side by side depictions of Donald Trump and an individual named Platner. Each has the word rape overlaid on the lower face area. Trump extends a thumbs up gesture near papers while Platner extends a thumbs down gesture. Large red text at the bottom reads two stories of rape. The date of July 2026 places this in a period of ongoing public discussion around accusations involving prominent figures.
Red Ketchup Spill Prompts Communism Alarm at Golden Oval
RED KETCHUP COMMUNISM DISCOVERY AT GOLDEN OVAL by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
A yellow door marked The Golden Oval stands open with a red ketchup bottle spilling onto the floor. Nearby figures react with speech bubbles expressing shock at a communism reference and a demand to end red ketchup. The July 2026 image from Randall Enos highlights the condiment as the trigger for the exchange.
Trump Fireworks Erupt Over 2026 Midterm Outlook
TRUMP FIREWORKS MIDTERM ELECTION SPECTACLE by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
On June 29 2026 two figures stand in the foreground watching a burst of red yellow and blue fireworks fill the sky. One speech bubble praises the spectacular display while the second attributes the chaos to Trump blowing up the midterm election. The scene captures public attention on the upcoming November contests and the former president's continued influence on the political landscape.
Trump Iran Peace Claim Prompts Nose and Pants Remarks
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
Two figures stand at a railing and react to news of a Trump peace deal with Iran. The first points out an odd smell while the second attributes it to burning pants. The exchange occurs in two stacked panels with speech bubbles capturing the dialogue. The scene responds to recent claims about negotiations involving Iran. Publication occurred on June 26 2026.
062326 MAGA EPSTEIN REFLECTING POOL ANGER
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
A man in a MAGA hat and yellow shirt shows visible anger with steam lines near his head while facing another man holding an Epstein files box. A yellow sign reading how to get MAGA obsessed again stands amid stacks of boxes. The bottom caption references a rich old man touching the reflecting pool.
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2026
Trump Signs Iran MOU
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Donald Trump is shown navigating a maze of doors in a political cartoon dated June 18 2026. One door is labeled MOU and another FINAL DEAL. The image responds to reported steps toward an Iran agreement involving energy routes and domestic political reactions.
Founding Fathers Foresee Trashy Future for Independence Day
WHITE HOUSE WHITE TRASH CELEBRATION by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon dated June 4 2026 depicts three Founding Fathers reacting to a vision of a future Independence Day celebration featuring an MMA cage match on the South Lawn and a Kid Rock concert. One figure rips the Declaration of Independence while exclaiming RIP. The image ties into ongoing debates about the tone of national holiday observances at the White House.
Supreme Court Justices Shown Reveling Amid Ethics Concerns
SUPREME COURT CORRUPT RUNNETH OVER by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon from May 2026 shows six Supreme Court justices in black robes against a red curtain. Central figures include Clarence Thomas laughing with a Coke, Brett Kavanaugh with a beer, and others with stern or smirking expressions. Gold text reads Our Corrupt Runneth Over. The image references ongoing ethics debates involving several conservative members of the court.
SCOTUS Conservatives Shred Voting Rights Act in Rabid Display
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
The Supreme Court issued a ruling that significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a case involving Louisiana redistricting. Conservative justices on the court formed the majority in the decision that critics say opens the door to racial gerrymandering. The cartoon depicts the court as a rabid dog destroying the landmark law while a bird labeled Jim offers a sarcastic remark about testing.
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2026
Dad's Gasoline Breath Sparks Family Drama in High Prices Cartoon
DAD SIPHONING GAS by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Gary McCoy nails the absurdity of high gas prices in this political cartoon where a dad's breath smells like gasoline after siphoning from the neighbor's car. The daughter's complaint to mommy and the wife's scolding of Bob bring dry humor to economic hardship. Satire on fuel costs and inflation hits home, showing family reactions to desperate measures. Theft due to rising expenses gets a witty twist, making the cartoon sharable amid 2026 gas crisis talks. Cartoonists like McCoy keep it real with straightforward jabs at everyday struggles.
Trump Cast as Desert Sheriff Amid Iran Oil Tensions
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
The March 2026 cartoon depicts President Trump as a sheriff in a desert landscape with a gas pump hose attached to his body. Fuel drips from the nozzle onto the sand while the long hose trails behind. The image responds to ongoing concerns over global oil supplies and potential disruptions tied to Iran. Publication occurs during heightened attention to energy markets and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
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