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Founding fathers argue over Declaration text while pushing fireworks as national priority.
FOUNDING FATHERS FIREWORKS by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
On June 29 2025 Gary McCoy depicts Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington gathered around a table. Franklin holds the Declaration and proposes altering the pursuit of happiness line to reference big ol awesome fireworks. Jefferson and Washington agree the change means the same thing and cheer the idea. The scene plays on July Fourth themes near the holiday.
Apr
25
2025
Trump as Tariff Pontiff Raises Eyebrows at White House
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
On April 25, 2025, a cartoon depicts President Donald Trump dressed in papal vestments atop the White House, holding a banner labeled Tariff Pontiff. A large T with percentage symbols dominates the design. A speech bubble from an unseen observer asks if this means he no longer wants to be king. The image references ongoing tariff policies and trade discussions active in recent weeks.
May
24
2024
Bald Eagle Swoops In for Memorial Day Brats Heist
MEMORIAL DAY EAGLE by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Gary McCoy's cartoon captures a quintessential Memorial Day scene with a patriotic bald eagle, American flag in beak, swooping down on a family barbeque to grab bratwurst from the grill. The father, holding a fork, looks annoyed while the son points excitedly, embodying celebration and American spirit. Tags like patriotic, bald eagle, barbeque, family, and bratwurst highlight the lighthearted take on holiday traditions. The backyard setting with a white fence and green grass adds to the idyllic, humorous portrayal of Memorial Day festivities, blending national symbols with everyday fun in a way that's relatable and shareable.
Impeachmas Celebration
IMPEACHMAS CELEBRATION by NEMØ, politicalcartoons.com
Solemn Merry Impeachmas
SOLEMN MERRY IMPEACHMAS by NEMØ, politicalcartoons.com
Solemn and sad impeachment
SOLEMN AND SAD IMPEACHMENT by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Venezuela's Cracked Leadership: Maduro as a Broken Egg on National Flag
SITUATION IN VENEZUELA by Rayma Suprani, politicalcartoons.com
Rayma Suprani's cartoon shows Venezuela's flag with a fishing line from stars hooking a cracked egg figure with mustache and pig nose, yolk spilling out. It captures satire without words, using tags like Venezuela, Maduro, and political crisis for clear impact.
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