run off
Sep
18
2025
Christo Komarnitski's cartoon captures Trump in a vulnerable, naked state, wearing only a red cap and holding a staff topped with a globe, symbolizing perhaps world domination ambitions. He drags a long train labeled 'Epstein list,' tying into scandals from Epstein connections. Facing him is King Charles III, depicted in formal attire with a crown, during what metadata calls a Trump UK visit. The tags like USA, UK, royal, crown highlight the diplomatic yet satirical encounter. Dry humor shines through the exaggerated features and absurd situation, poking at political figures' baggage. This piece fits political cartoon traditions, blending current events with visual wit.
Sep
4
2025
A blue pickup truck labeled tariffs flies off a paved road marked courts in this September 2025 cartoon. The vehicle is inverted with wheels up and a red strap trailing. Dust and debris scatter as the truck leaves the surface. The image responds to a recent court ruling on tariffs affecting small businesses and the broader economy.
Aug
30
2025
Bart van Leeuwen's cartoon depicts Donald Trump in camouflage bursting in with a rifle on a relaxed Nicolás Maduro in a Venezuelan-striped hammock, smoking and armed. Elements like white powder and a bikini screensaver add satirical layers to invasion, warfare, tension, coup, and guerrilla themes in this humorous U.S.-Venezuela standoff.
Aug
20
2025
The August 2025 cartoon by Dave Whamond depicts Donald Trump misunderstanding trade deficits by comparing them to an unpaid credit card bill. Trump complains that companies have been ripping the US off for years and none have bought anything from him. The scene uses a domestic table setting to highlight the former president's focus on imports over balanced trade metrics like exports of goods and services.
Jul
21
2025
A political cartoon by Bruce Plante shows a health care pollster visiting a family in a doublewide trailer. The mother holds a crying baby while responding to questions about potential Medicaid cuts. Her reply highlights the irony of claims that low-income residents have too much money. The scene references ongoing debates over Republican health care legislation. The image uses the family's living situation to underscore concerns about coverage loss for millions.
