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Trump Searches Rocks for Communists
TRUMP SEARCHES ROCKS FOR COMMUNISTS by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
Tom Janssen's cartoon mocks Trump's energy policies with a golden statue proclaiming ended dependency on fossil fuels amid Strait of Hormuz blockade and rising oil prices.
Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
Tom Janssen draws a massive golden statue resembling Trump, arm raised triumphantly on a 'TRUMP' pedestal, with text boasting 'HE ENDED OUR DEPENDENCY ON FOSSIL FUELS!!' A small figure below quips '...IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ?!' Three tiny onlookers gaze up. The cartoon ties into tags like Strait of Hormuz, blockade, oil prices, inflation, Iran war, and fossil fuels. It pokes at ironic claims of energy independence through geopolitical tension. The yellow glow and exaggerated features amplify the dry humor on misguided victories. Cagle Cartoons syndicates such pointed takes, reminding editors how visuals cut through policy noise. This one's timely, blending current events with sharp wit.
In this xray cartoon, a doctor points out intestine blockages shaped like the Hormuz strait, advising Trump on more fiber to ease inflammation.
DOCTOR DIAGNOSES TRUMP HORMUZ BLOCKAGE by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
Monte Wolverton\'s cartoon depicts a doctor holding up an xray that reveals an intestine shaped like the Strait of Hormuz, complete with stars indicating blockages and inflammation. Trump peers over the top, his distinctive hair visible, as the doctor diagnoses intermittent blockages, polyps, and suggests consuming more fiber while cutting back on fast food. Tags like Iran War and blockade tie into the visual pun, turning a geopolitical chokepoint into a medical ailment. The piece uses dry humor to highlight discomfort in a straightforward way, with the xray\'s pinkish intestine contrasting against the black background. Artistic elements include the doctor\'s pointing finger and Trump\'s curious pose, emphasizing the satire without overcomplicating the scene.
Mar
24
2026
Uncle Sam Crawls Through Desert Clutching Trump Gas Can
NEED GASOLINE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Bill Day's cartoon shows Uncle Sam in American flag attire, crawling through a sandy desert with distant mountains, his trail marking exhaustion. He grips a red gas can labeled Trump, spout dripping, and yells 'Gasoline!' in a speech bubble. The scene captures desperation for fuel, tying into political satire on energy policies. Tags like political cartoon Trump gasoline, Uncle Sam crawling desert Trump gas can, satirical cartoon high gas prices Trump, Bill Day political cartoon 2026, American flag outfit man needing gasoline, and desert survival political satire Trump underscore the visual punch.
Sep
17
2025
Trump's Royal Blunder: Fake News in the King's Chambers
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Randall Enos captures Donald Trump in a state visit to England, caricatured as King Trump lounging in bed with Melania, donning a massive crown while dismissing a servant's accusation of removing something from King Charles' chambers as 'fake news.' The cartoon cleverly merges Trump's signature phrases with royal pomp, highlighting the absurdity of his denials in a foreign, majestic context. Tags like state visit, King Charles, and fake news underscore the humor in blending American politics with British monarchy, making it a sharp commentary on Trump's larger-than-life persona.
TRUMP SEARCHES TV GUIDE
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Trump Bible Grift cartoon shows desperate for cash fundraising off religion with evangelical base.
TRUMP BIBLE GRIFT by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon captures Trump Bible Grift with a figure unable to name Bible verses yet selling a $60 Trump Bible, all sales final, then excusing himself to threaten a judge and family. Tags like desperate for cash, fundraising off religion, evangelical base, grifters gotta grift, Good Friday, Easter, holy week, God Bless the USA bible highlight the satire. The image stays direct, showing only the visible elements of a suited man with distinctive hair holding a blue book labeled Trump Bible. No deeper symbols appear; it\'s straightforward mockery of the sales pitch. Artist signature and site mark the bottom.
May
26
2023
Memorial Day: A Loyal Dog's Tribute to the Fallen
MEMORIAL DAY by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow draws a straightforward scene for Memorial Day: a gravestone labeled 'FALLEN' with a cross on top, a tiny American flag planted at its base, and a yellow dog curled up nearby on the grass, eyes closed in what looks like quiet rest. Trees frame the image, adding a peaceful outdoor setting. The tags thanks, sacrifice, Memorial Day, loyalty, remembering, honor, fallen, tribute, puppy dog, and decoration day all fit this simple tribute. No big metaphors here, just a dog and a stone reminding folks of those who didn't come back. Cartoonists know these quiet ones hit hard, especially around holidays when editors want something poignant without the punchline. Darkow keeps it clean, no clutter, letting the image speak to loyalty and loss.
May
12
2023
Mom's Relaxing Mother's Day Interrupted by Dad's Kitchen Crisis
MOTHER'S DAY by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's cartoon captures a classic Mothers Day moment: mom in bed with a book, enjoying breakfast in bed from her child, who holds a tray with eggs, bacon, juice, a flower, and an 'I ♥ MOM' card. But the punchline comes in the speech bubble where the kid relays dad's urgent question about putting out a grease fire. It's a lighthearted nod to the realities of family life on holidays, blending celebration with everyday mishaps. Tags like Mothers Day, mom, breakfast in bed, celebrate, children, and grease fire highlight the comic's charm in portraying parental roles and kitchen chaos.
Apr
4
2023
Parents React to Costly Grocery Eggs During Easter Egg Hunt
THEY HAVE RISEN by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon published April 4, 2023, shows two mothers at an Easter egg hunt reacting to high grocery egg prices. One questions the use of jeweled Faberge eggs as gifts while the other points to store costs. Children collect eggs nearby with baskets and flowers visible. The scene highlights inflation's effect on everyday holiday traditions in early 2023.
AG Merrick Searches For Credibility
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Tracking women's reproductive rights
TRACKING WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
15
2022
FBI Searches
FBI SEARCHES by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
FBI searches Mar-a-Lago
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
Jun
23
2018
Cell phone searches
CELL PHONE SEARCHES by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
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