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Far-Right AfD rises in Germany
FAR-RIGHT AFD RISES IN GERMANY by Paresh Nath, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Germany's mainstream parties as a fracturing wall under assault from the AfD, portrayed as an extremist force with Nazi imagery. Published on September 10, 2026, it responds to the party's growing electoral strength and its impact on traditional coalitions ahead of key votes. The image shows a distressed mainstream figure atop the wall while the AfD arm breaks through from below, symbolizing how the party's advances erode established political structures. This reflects ongoing concerns about coalition stability and the mainstream's struggle to contain far-right momentum in German politics.
Trump DOJ Tips Scales of Justice Toward Election Interference
TRUMP DOJ WEIGHS DOWN JUSTICE SCALE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon dated July 10, 2026, depicts an ornate scales of justice buckling under the weight of a massive figure labeled Trump's DOJ. The opposite pan hangs empty and elevated. Text above reads RIGGING the ELECTION. The image responds to ongoing concerns over Department of Justice actions and their potential impact on electoral processes during the Trump administration.
Statue of Liberty overlooks murky reflecting pool labeled Trump corruption
STATUE OF LIBERTY VIEWS TRUMP CORRUPTION POOL by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
On July 9 2026 the cartoon shows the Statue of Liberty gazing at a reflecting pool filled with green murky water labeled Trump corruption. A banner above reads drain the swamp beside a small airplane. The figure wears an America 250 sash. The scene references ongoing political debates about government ethics and past campaign rhetoric during the America 250 period.
US-Iran Ceasefire Wreckage Leaves Pilot Asking Next Step
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
A crashed aircraft labeled US-Iran Ceasefire lies in desert sand with rising smoke. The pilot, visible in the cockpit, asks what comes next after the agreement fails.
Platner Drops Out of Race Amid Dramatic Plunge
PLATNER DROPS OUT FALLING by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a red-haired politician named Platner falling between skyscrapers on July 8, 2026. A banner at the bottom reads PLATNER DROPS OUT. The image shows the candidate with arms extended, purple jacket open, and a focused expression during the descent. This visual responds to the news of his withdrawal from an electoral contest active around the publication date.
Revolver outline cuts US map shape with central hole and smoke
REVOLVER FORMS US MAP WITH HOLE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
A revolver appears with its lower portion shaped as the United States map featuring a prominent hole. Smoke rises from the barrel. The phrase more guns sits centered beneath the image. The composition links firearm imagery directly to geographic damage on the date of publication.
Trump recoils from his own reflection in Washington pool
TRUMP DISGUSTED BY REFLECTION IN POOL by Manny Francisco, politicalcartoons.com
On July 5, 2026, a cartoon depicts Donald Trump standing at the edge of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool with the Washington Monument in the background. He looks down at his own image lying in the water and exclaims 'YUCK!' The image shows the president in a blue suit and red tie reacting with clear aversion to the reflection.
America Ship Sails Through Storm With 250 Flag
AMERICA 250 SHIP IN STORM by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
A sailing vessel named America appears on rough waters beneath stormy skies. The American flag flies from the mast with the number 250 added in red. Waves crash against the hull while lightning streaks through purple clouds on the right side of the scene.
Castaway on Desert Island Rejects Rescue to Avoid Trump News
DESERT ISLAND ESCAPE FROM TRUMP NEWS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
On June 29, 2026, a cartoon depicts two castaways on a tiny desert island with a single palm tree. One man in a speech bubble declares he has no interest in rescue because the location spares him daily mentions of Trump. The image captures widespread public exhaustion with political coverage centered on the former president during a period of intense media focus.
Radical Left Figure Wields Chainsaw Against Top-Hatted Man
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
A cartoon published June 25 2026 shows a man labeled radical left operating a chainsaw against a top-hatted figure in formal clothes. Blood appears at the neck cut. The victim holds a document and comments on the situation. The artist Dick Wright signed the work with a cagle.com credit.
Statue of Liberty Holds Socialist Rose Amid Barbed Wire and Blood
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image shows the Statue of Liberty with her raised arm entangled in barbed wire that draws blood, holding a large red rose in place of the traditional torch. Her other hand covers her face as the New York skyline fades behind her. The work responds to ongoing debates over socialist symbolism in American public imagery on the June 2026 date. The visual replaces the torch with the rose, a traditional emblem of socialism, while the barbed wire suggests entrapment or harm. Artist credit appears in the upper right corner.
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NEASE CARTOON (Inflation Up)
Steve Nease, Freelance
Steve Nease cartoon from June 22 2026 depicts a large shark labeled INFLATION approaching a red canoe marked COST OF LIVING. A beaver-like figure sits inside the vessel with a paddle raised. Text above reads JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE. The image uses a water setting to illustrate ongoing economic strain on household budgets.
Democrats Line Up as Donkeys to Defeat Trump at the Polls
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
On June 11 2026 a political cartoon shows a line of Democratic donkeys holding signs that spell out letters while one declares we must defeat Trump before entering a vote here booth.
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World Cup 2026 spotlight reveals stark urban divides across host nations
WORLD OF FOOTBALL by Dario Castillejos, politicalcartoons.com
The June 2026 cartoon by Dario Castillejos depicts a segmented globe where modern stadiums and skyscrapers stand beside crowded shantytowns. Smoke drifts from a debris pile in one sector. The image coincides with preparations for the FIFA World Cup hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
David Ellison Consolidates Media Power as Colbert Exits
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
David Ellison, son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, transitions from acting flop in Flyboys to leading Skydance Media. By 2025 he acquires Paramount and influences CBS and CNN. The 2026 panel shows him aligned with Trump messaging as Stephen Colbert's show ends.
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