Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a House hearing, invoking his Fifth Amendment protections. The piece responds to Republican-led scrutiny of his role in pandemic-era public health decisions. It depicts the proceeding as a hostile setting rather than a neutral fact-finding exercise.
On July 10 2026 Rick McKee depicts Donald Trump questioning an aide about Graham Platner dropping out of a Senate race. The aide cites a Nazi tattoo and sexual assault accusation as reasons. Trump responds by asking again why the candidate is leaving the race. The exchange highlights the former president's focus on the withdrawal itself rather than the underlying controversies. Publication occurs during the 2026 election cycle when candidate viability and scandal impacts remain central topics in Senate contests.
A voter at a registration desk presents identification while asking if there is an issue. The Republican elephant official responds that the problem stems from the man no longer identifying as a Trump supporter. The scene centers on a large sign requiring voter ID. This cartoon from June 2026 addresses ongoing debates over identification rules at polling places and shifting political affiliations ahead of elections.
The cartoon shows J.D. Vance standing before two wall-mounted emergency boxes days after the attempt on Donald Trump's life. One box contains a fire extinguisher labeled Trump with its glass already broken. The second box holds a gas can. Vance holds a hammer and appears to have broken the glass on the gas container. The image comments on the Republican ticket dynamics and Vance's role following the July 13 shooting in Pennsylvania during the 2024 campaign.
The image shows Donald Trump as a runner wearing a numbered bib who pauses to inspect his shoe after stepping on something associated with Ron DeSantis. The scene responds to DeSantis entering the 2024 Republican presidential race as a challenger to Trump. Trump had already declared his candidacy and positioned himself as the leading contender within the party. DeSantis announced his bid in late May 2023 amid efforts to build support among Republican voters.
The cartoon by Dave Whamond published September 18 2022 shows a large head of Sen. Lindsey Graham on the left issuing a warning in a speech bubble that prosecution of Donald Trump would trigger riots in the streets. The right panel depicts a large group of people dancing and celebrating with confetti and raised glasses beneath a banner reading CLOSE LINDSEY CLOSE. The image responds to Graham's recent comments on potential DOJ action regarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and related investigations.
