As the 2026 midterm elections approach, former President Trump has positioned himself as a central force in Republican campaigns, directing resources and mobilizing supporters. The cartoon highlights the use of taxpayer money in these efforts and the intense partisan divide, with Democrats portrayed as under attack. It takes the position that such involvement risks undermining fair electoral processes.
A wheeled airline catering cart occupies the center of the frame, painted in the livery of the presidential aircraft: white upper body, curved blue lower panel, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA lettered down the side. Its full height door hangs open on empty wire shelving. Above it a pale blue placard reads AIR FORCE ONE, with ONE struck through in red and RUN! added beside that word in the same color. Two neckties poke out from between the casters underneath, one of them the long red tie Donald Trump is known for, the only trace of the men folded up inside. The drawing responds to reports that Trump sheltered in an airline galley cart against an assassination threat traced to Iran, turning the most recognizable branding in presidential aviation into an instruction to flee. Jonathan Brown signed the lower right corner alongside inkstains.com and Cagle.com/brown.
Anxiety about artificial intelligence replacing human work has spread across industries. The piece responds to widespread uncertainty over which roles automation will absorb next. It treats the worry as universal enough to reach even household appliances.
Details of a revenue-sharing agreement for the Gordie Howe Bridge between Canada and the United States have been released. The arrangement requires Canada to split toll revenues despite covering full construction costs. The editorial highlights public frustration with the terms and uses a reference to a potential Trump naming to underscore political sensitivities around the project.
An election official carries a ballot box while pursued by a chain of figures in successive panels. The sequence ends with the box on a voting table beside its slot and the group nearing. The piece highlights concerns over ballot security and potential interference in vote counting during an election cycle.
A ballot labeled with Donald J. Trump's brand presents voters with a binary choice between supporting him or his selected candidates. The design labels one option as confirming a free and fair election while marking the other as rigged and illegal. The piece highlights ongoing debates over election processes and candidate influence.
A cartoon depicts a Democratic donkey urging Graham Platner to announce an endorsement of Republican Senator Susan Collins. The donkey holds a large sign reading 'Reelect Senator Susan Collins' and 'Vote Republican.' Platner stands nearby wearing a shirt with his name. The speech bubble from the donkey calls for undoing damage and helping win by backing Collins. The image is dated July 2026 and signed by Jimmy Margulies.
A cartoon published April 7 2026 shows an older man seated in a chair advising a young basketball player. The player stands holding a ball near a window. The caption reads that winning is not the only thing and highlights money from a college contract. The scene comments on shifting priorities in college sports amid growing financial opportunities for athletes. NCAA rules on compensation have evolved in recent years allowing players greater earnings through name image and likeness deals.
The April 29 2025 cartoon by Gary McCoy shows Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan in an orange jumpsuit behind a barrier speaking on a red phone. A suited man on another phone offers assistance while a police officer stands nearby. The judge requests an illegal immigrant to smuggle her a file. The image references recent immigration enforcement actions and courtroom obstruction claims involving Judge Dugan and ICE operations under the Trump administration.
