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Uncle Sam Poster Orders Barrel Man to Fund Tax Cuts
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
A poster of Uncle Sam points directly at a thin man trapped in a barrel, with bold text demanding that the man pay for the tax cut. The barefoot figure reacts with surprise in a speech bubble. The scene unfolds against brick walls, highlighting tension between authority and the economically disadvantaged.
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.
Trump's Aimless Iran Strikes Raise Mission Success Questions
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a US-flagged missile streaking toward a large fiery orb, evoking an ill-defined strike on Iran. The caption questions the meaning of a successful mission. Published amid reports of Iranian nuclear activity and regional tensions, the image critiques the absence of an exit strategy. It references potential economic fallout such as closed shipping lanes and higher oil prices. The work also nods to internal administration finger-pointing involving JD Vance. Overall the piece underscores the hazards of military action without a coherent plan.
Apr
15
2026
MAGA Figures Chained by Costly Balls in Priggee Cartoon
COSTLY BALLS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows two figures with white beards and red hats labeled parts of 'MAGA,' suspended upside down by chains from their ankles. Heavy black balls hang below, marked 'THE COST OF WAR,' 'GAS,' 'HEALTH CARE, ETC, ETC...' One figure speaks of balls killing him, the other agrees. Tags like MAGA, inflation, cost of living, healthcare, gas prices, Trump frame the visible elements. The drawing style is sketchy, with a dark background suggesting a dungeon. Signatures and a website appear at the bottom.
Patel Peers into Rat Hole in Trump Firings Satire
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Randall Enos draws a big, bug-eyed face labeled as Patel gazing into a dark hole where a fierce rat speaks, saying it's just Patel seeking a hiding spot. The cartoon tags Kash Patel, director of FBI, Trump firings, rats, Trump lackeys, sycophants, Pam Bondi, pointing to the chaos of Trump appointments and firings. The rat's aggressive pose and the face's shock amplify the humor in political survival tactics. This piece mocks how loyalists scramble for cover amid purges, a timeless jab at sycophancy in power circles. Enos's scratchy style adds grit to the scene, making it shareable for those tracking Trump-era drama.
Trump's Take on Homelessness: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
TRUMP AND THE HOMELESS by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's latest piece captures a stark contrast in this Trump homelessness cartoon, where a caricature in a blue suit and red tie gestures furiously at a cluster of makeshift tents and huddled figures, declaring the scene obscene and demanding their removal. On the right, a long-haired, bearded man in a white robe and red sash extends a hand, advocating to get them help instead. The homeless crisis political humor underscores differing approaches to urban plight, with the Trump Jesus contrast cartoon highlighting themes of expulsion versus empathy. Such editorial cartoon homelessness policy works often spark debate on societal responses, blending sharp lines and simple composition for maximum impact in satirical take Trump compassion.
Aug
4
2025
Trump Tariff Storm Looms Over Global Trade Ship
THE TARIFF STORM by Dario Castillejos, politicalcartoons.com
A sailing ship bearing an Earth flag approaches a massive wall labeled TARIFF amid stormy seas. Dark clouds overhead form the face of Donald Trump. Lightning bolts strike the wall as the vessel navigates turbulent waters on August 4 2025.
Jul
31
2025
In The Rough
IN THE ROUGH by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
15
2025
Trump as the Naked King in Latest Political Satire
Vladimir Kazanevsky, Ukraine, PoliticalCartoons.com
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.
Harley Davidson revenue down 60 percent
HARLEY DAVIDSON REVENUE DOWN 60 PERCENT by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Trump speeching and Trump in jail
TRUMP SPEECHING AND TRUMP IN JAIL by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
Dec
31
2023
2023 Was Rough
2023 WAS ROUGH by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Democrats Rough Landing
DEMOCRATS ROUGH LANDING by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
31
2018
Sam's Ark
Dale Cummings, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
May
11
2018
Pat Bagley's Whimsical Take on Mother's Day with Kids' Heartfelt Gesture
MOTHER'S DAY by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's 2018 cartoon titled Mother's Day features large, bold text spelling 'MOTHER' in a sketchy style, with the phrase 'You get the idea.' below it. Three cartoon children appear: one taller figure with a ponytail looking downward, a smiling child holding a red heart, and another grinning kid with a paintbrush and bucket. The image tags include Mothers Day, kids, kiddos, children, mom, mother, nurturer, family, hearts, love, and Happy Mothers Day. The overall composition suggests a child's attempt at drawing or honoring their mother, complete with a signature from Bagley and The Salt Lake Tribune. This lighthearted piece captures the essence of family bonds without deep political undertones, focusing on simple affection.
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