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Auston Matthews Reaches for Gretzky's MAGA Glory in Michelangelo Parody
AUSTON MATTHEWS PONDERS GRETZKY MAGA GLORY by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Graeme MacKay's cartoon parodies Michelangelo's Creation of Adam, with Auston Matthews as the reaching figure in a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey marked 34 and Team USA medal, extending toward Wayne Gretzky in a suit with Kings 99 pin. Above Gretzky floats a MAGA banner alongside caricatures of Donald Trump and Kash Patel. Below, Brady Tkachuk in jersey 7 falls away with a medal. The title 'The Creation of Auston' underscores themes of Hockey, Politics, Identity, Allegiance, and Legacy, blending Sports with satirical commentary on American ties in Canadian icons.
Feb
4
2026
Trump and Xi face off in global trade contest
AT THE TRADING DESK by Petar Pismestrovic, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping appear as wrestlers locked in an arm wrestling hold above a globe. The USA figure wears a red and white striped tank top with a Made in USA patch. The China figure wears a red tank top with yellow stars and a Made in China label. Multicolored arrows in red green and blue point in opposing directions across the globe grid. The scene captures ongoing trade friction between the two nations on the February 2026 date.
Jan
12
2026
Trump Crowned as King in Satirical Attack on Foreign Policy
TRUMP AS KING by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
Sean Delonas captures Donald Trump as a rotund king lounging on a throne in a dimly lit castle hall, complete with a bishop crowning him with a glowing crown and a scepter in hand. Surrounded by medieval figures like guards, a jester, and courtiers, Trump faces a modern reporter wielding a microphone and notes, demanding to know what gives him the right to just attack other nations. The cartoon blends historical pomp with contemporary critique, tagging into Trump, wars, Iran, Venezuela, press, king, media, counterterrorism, military, policy, and president themes. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of unchecked power, with the artist's signature style emphasizing exaggerated features and satirical edge.
Xi Jinping set offs fireworks
XI JINPING SET OFFS FIREWORKS by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
SNAP Benefits Set to Expire for Millions as Funding Runs Dry
SNAP BENEFITS SET TO EXPIRE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts two adults and a child clinging to a tree branch that snaps under their weight. The scene illustrates the sudden cutoff of SNAP benefits. Text in the image highlights the precarious position of recipients. The work responds to reports of federal food assistance funding running dry. It ties the visual break to ongoing budget negotiations involving Speaker Johnson and the GOP. The piece underscores worries for families relying on the program. Broader context includes potential links to a government shutdown and ACA discussions. The argument centers on the abrupt impact on 42 million Americans.
Trump Operates Wrecking Ball Near Democrat Pumpkin Patch
TRUMP RENOVATES THE PUMPKIN by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
On October 26 2025 Gary McCoy depicts two donkey figures reacting with alarm to a wrecking ball crane operated by Donald Trump. The crane bears a MAGA label and swings near an orange pumpkin resting on hay. One donkey lies in bed under a patterned blanket while the other stands pointing and shouting about renovation. The speech bubble reads OH NO! TRUMP'S GOING TO RENOVATE OUR PUMPKIN. The image references ongoing White House renovation discussions and partisan reactions at the time.
George Santos set free
GEORGE SANTOS SET FREE by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Iranian Nuclear Program is not dead yet
IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM IS NOT DEAD YET by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
GOP Elephant Unplugs Granny Over Big Ugly Bill and Medicaid Cuts
GOP PULLS THE PLUG ON GRANNY by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a Republican elephant disconnecting an elderly woman from hospital life support while holding a roll labeled Big Ugly Bill. The scene responds to ongoing 2025 debates over Republican-backed legislation affecting Medicaid funding and healthcare access for seniors. The elephant offers an apology as the monitor shows erratic readings.
College Grad Offers Diploma as Payment Amid Job Shortage
TOUGH JOB MARKET FOR COLLEGE GRADS by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a young man wearing a graduation cap and gown standing at a checkout counter while holding out his diploma. A woman with crossed arms stands behind the register next to shelves stocked with bottles. The graduate's speech bubble offers the diploma in place of cash due to lack of a job or money.
Toddler high chair set up at G7 meeting 2025
TODDLER HIGH CHAIR SET UP AT G7 MEETING 2025 by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
9
2025
Trump as King Demands Love in Mirror
Guy Parsons, PoliticalCartoons.com
Guy Parsons draws a bloated, orange-faced figure resembling Donald Trump, decked out in a golden crown and royal robe, clutching a scepter in one hand and a hand mirror in the other. The speech bubble proclaims 'You will LOVE ME!' against a backdrop of red curtains, tying into tags like USA, America, Army, 250th anniversary, Trump birthday, and no kings. This setup pokes at delusions of monarchy in a nation founded on rejecting kings, with the mirror emphasizing self-adoration. The cartoon's timing, around Trump's birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, underscores the irony of a leader aspiring to unchecked power. Parsons' style keeps it bold and colorful, making the satire pop without subtlety.
Netanyahu Set The Record Straight
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
Florida Gators Celebrate 2025 NCAA Basketball Championship
GATORS NCAA 2025 CHAMPS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
The University of Florida Gators captured the 2025 NCAA men's basketball championship on April 8. Artist Dave Granlund depicts the team's mascot, an alligator, clutching the championship ball in its jaws while shouting CHOMPIONS. The scene includes a Gators banner and a U of Florida sign, marking the program's latest title.
Apr
7
2025
Red Tesla displays coexist sticker while charging
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
A red Tesla vehicle appears plugged into a charger with a coexist bumper sticker visible on the rear. The sticker combines multiple religious and social symbols alongside the Tesla emblem. Publication occurred on April 7 2025 during ongoing discussions about electric vehicle acceptance and related protests.
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