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ICE Agents Target Statue of Liberty Over Skin Color and Origin
ICE AGENTS CONFRONT STATUE OF LIBERTY by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
ICE agents have been depicted confronting the Statue of Liberty at its base while citing the monument's skin color and foreign origin as grounds for removal. The action highlights ongoing debates over immigration enforcement priorities and the use of appearance-based criteria in federal operations. The editorial position frames such tactics as inconsistent with the monument's historic role welcoming immigrants.
Racial Categories Divide Crowds at US Immigration Checkpoints
RACIAL LINES AT US IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINTS by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
A cartoon depicts seven distinct lines of people at US immigration checkpoints, each labeled by skin color from white through off-white, black, dark brown, light brown, tan colored and others. Guards stand watch while a prominent welcome banner and immigration sign direct arrivals into the segregated queues. The image highlights the visual separation of entrants based on appearance.
Jun
10
2026
Statue of Liberty halted at Dilley Texas migrant family detention site
ICE DETENTION CENTER by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The drawing shows the Statue of Liberty positioned beside a Dilley Texas migrant family detention center sign. Guards at a striped barrier discuss turning her away due to country of origin, missing papers and skin color.
May
27
2026
Trump Declares Perfect Health as Doctor Collapses
Marian Kamensky, Austria
The cartoon depicts a shirtless Donald Trump seated on a medical examination table while a physician sprawls on the floor amid scattered instruments. A speech bubble asserts that Mr. Trump is in perfect health. The scene unfolds in a clinical setting with green striped walls and checkered flooring. Publication occurred on May 27 2026.
Trump Welcomes King Charles Amid Anti-Monarchy Protests in DC
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
Patrick Chappatte's cartoon captures a fictional royal visit in Washington DC, where Trump, with his signature hair and suit, walks arm-in-arm with King Charles in full regalia. A group of protesters, waving a USA flag, holds a yellow sign featuring a crossed-out crown and 'NO KINGS,' while one shouts 'That's Not For You!' The scene tags USA, Great Britain, Trump, King Charles, monarchy, Democrats, demonstrations, United Kingdom, blending humor on transatlantic relations and anti-monarchy sentiments in a clearly visible setup on a red carpet against a grand building backdrop. The dry satire highlights visible contrasts without deeper inference.
Apr
20
2026
Commencement Speaker Debate Shows Academics and Ignorance Side by Side
COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows two academics in graduation gowns and caps standing close together. One holds a cup and the other a rolled diploma. Speech bubbles read our commencement speaker and they want suppressed viewpoints. A separate figure on the right wears a black shirt labeled ignorance and stands with hand near face. The drawing includes the cagle.com signature in the corner.
Trump Aces Cog Test with Camel, Elephant, and Doctor Jesus
TRUMP COGNITION TEST JESUS AS DOCTOR by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Ed Wexler's political cartoon captures Trump in a moment of satirical glory, mouth agape as he shouts 'Camel. Elephant. Doctor.' while pointing to a flipchart with crude drawings: a camel, an elephant, and a haloed Jesus figure in red robes, arms raised. The caption below reads 'Aced Another Cog Test!' blending Trump's real-life boasts about cognitive exams with absurd humor. Tags like Trump cognitive test, satirical illustration, Ed Wexler cartoon, Trump elephant camel doctor, humor Trump mental acuity, and political humor Trump health claims underscore the cartoon's sharp commentary on public perceptions of Trump's mental sharpness, delivered in classic cartoon style that's direct and unsparing.
Feb
3
2026
The Grammys.
THE GRAMMYS. by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
Patient is surprised by dermatologist's pricing
PATIENT IS SURPRISED BY DERMATOLOGIST'S PRICING by Gatis Sluka, politicalcartoons.com
The ugly bovine is born...
THE UGLY BOVINE IS BORN... by Plop and KanKr, politicalcartoons.com
ICE agents examine lineup of robed figures with scales
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
ICE agents stand in a station viewing a lineup of five robed figures resembling justice symbols. Each figure holds scales and a sword while blindfolded. Skin tones differ across the group. A caption at the bottom states that they all appear to be present illegally. The scene includes a homeland security emblem on a nearby door and tactical gear on the agents.
Sep
18
2025
King Charles and Trump Don Royal Crowns in Satirical Visit Cartoon
ROYAL VISIT by Rayma Suprani, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows two figures dressed as kings, one resembling King Charles with a sad expression and large ears, the other like Trump with blonde hair, orange skin, and a frowning face. Both wear white robes with black spots and red undersides, holding scepters. Crowns top their heads, with Trump's featuring a circled 'C'. Tags like King, Charles, UK, Trump, Visit frame this satirical take on a royal visit, poking dry fun at the unlikely duo in political cartoon form. The artwork by Rayma Suprani keeps it straightforward, emphasizing visible caricatures without hidden layers.
Trump thinks Commanders should change name
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
Trump's Tariffs Bring Pope Manufacturing to America in Darkow Cartoon
AMERICAN POPE, TARIFF FREE by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's cartoon depicts a caricatured Donald Trump on a golf course, holding a club near a ball, with a golf cart nearby. He exclaims that his tariffs are already working, pointing to a claim about bringing the manufacturing of the pope to America. The image uses dry humor to poke at trade policies, with Trump’s distinctive hair and expression emphasizing the satire. Bushes and grass fill the scene, under a cloudy sky. This piece comments on economic nationalism through absurd exaggeration, fitting into broader discussions of tariffs, manufacturing jobs, America first policies, political cartoons, and satirical art.
Feb
6
2025
RFK Jr. Valentine Cartoon Shows Cupid Missing the Democratic Mark
RFK JR VALENTINE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
On February 6 2025 Dave Whamond depicts RFK Jr. as the subject of a failed Cupid attempt to win over a Democratic donkey that refuses vaccination. The image coincides with ongoing Senate confirmation hearings for the HHS nominee whose past statements on vaccines have drawn sharp criticism from Democrats. The visual uses the Valentine motif to underscore resistance to the appointment.
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