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Surveillance state casts long shadow over civil liberties and privacy in post-9/11 America.
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a dense crowd of Americans standing on a map of the United States, partially obscured by a large dark shadow cast by surveillance cameras mounted on poles. The words 'Surveillance State' appear prominently in green lettering across the scene, while a sign in the upper right reads 'CASTING A 25 YEAR-LONG SHADOW.' The image comments on the lasting effects of expanded government surveillance programs that began after the September 11 attacks, now spanning a quarter century. It illustrates how these measures continue to influence daily life and public spaces in 2026.
Drought Turns River Trips into Dry Ground Disappointment
DROUGHT TURNS RIVER TRIPS INTO DRY GROUND DISAPPOINTMENT by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
Persistent drought has left riverbeds cracked and forests withered across affected regions, undermining tourism and outdoor recreation. Families arriving for advertised river trips and forest walks instead encounter dry ground and dead trees. The piece highlights how climate-driven water shortages continue to disrupt normal seasonal activities without immediate policy relief in sight.
Red Ketchup Spill Prompts Communism Alarm at Golden Oval
RED KETCHUP COMMUNISM DISCOVERY AT GOLDEN OVAL by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
A yellow door marked The Golden Oval stands open with a red ketchup bottle spilling onto the floor. Nearby figures react with speech bubbles expressing shock at a communism reference and a demand to end red ketchup. The July 2026 image from Randall Enos highlights the condiment as the trigger for the exchange.
Four Panels Contrast Vast Natural Landscapes With Crowded State Fair
BIG WIDE OPEN SPACES COMPARISON by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
A four-panel illustration titled Big Wide Open Spaces places Death Valley, Utah Salt Flats, and the Grand Canyon next to the Great American State Fair. Each panel shows wide horizons in the natural settings while the fair panel includes a Ferris wheel, entrance gate, and tents. The comparison highlights scale differences between remote landscapes and a populated event ground. The piece appeared online on July 2, 2026.
Supreme Court Building Shown With Altered Inscription Under Trump
SUPREME COURT OF TRUMP by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents the Supreme Court building in Washington with the traditional inscription changed to read UNEQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW. The title below identifies the structure as the SUPREME COURT of TRUMP. Statues remain in place on either side of the central steps while trees stand to the left and right of the facade.
False Peace Claims Mask Ongoing Violence Risks
Oguz Gurel, Istanbul, Turkey
A figure wearing an I love peace shirt shows smoke rising from the head, suggesting hidden danger amid claims of nonviolence. Surrounding individuals display shirts loving money, Paris, the USA, Italy and the euro. The scene highlights contradictions between stated ideals and actions in public discourse around security threats.
Cartoon Shows Trump's Iran Victory as Hollow Structure
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon presents large block letters spelling VICTORY with internal voids. A small figure identified as Trump stands at the base knocking and asking if total and complete victory should sound hollow. The composition places the figure left of the structure against a landscape background. Publication occurred on June 16 2026 amid references to Iran agreements and military outcomes.
Space exploration 70th anniversary space
SPACE EXPLORATION 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPACE by Plop and KanKr, politicalcartoons.com
Addicts move to Library when clinic closed
ADDICTS MOVE TO LIBRARY WHEN CLINIC CLOSED by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
17
2026
No ICE Agents Under the Bed: Cartoon Captures Immigration Nightmares
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
Daryl Cagle's political cartoon cleverly twists the classic monster under bed scenario into a commentary on immigration fear, with a parent assuring a terrified child that there are no ICE agents lurking below. The image captures the essence of deportation fears plaguing families amid strict border enforcement and Trump era politics. Through satirical humor, it highlights childhood anxiety amplified by real-world immigration policy, family separation, and immigrant rights concerns, making a poignant statement on how political decisions invade even the sanctity of bedtime stories.
Trump Dances with Himself Amid White House Ballroom Built on Private Donations
TRUMP DANCING WITH TRUMP by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
On October 26, 2025, a political cartoon shows President Donald J. Trump dancing with a mirror image of himself inside a lavishly decorated White House ballroom. A sign reading 'PRIVATE' DONATIONS stands beside a gold donation box. The bottom banner labels the scene the President Donald J. Trump Ballroom. The image highlights the use of private funds for the opulent East Wing space and the president's self-focused presentation.
Trump's Take on Homelessness: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
TRUMP AND THE HOMELESS by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's latest piece captures a stark contrast in this Trump homelessness cartoon, where a caricature in a blue suit and red tie gestures furiously at a cluster of makeshift tents and huddled figures, declaring the scene obscene and demanding their removal. On the right, a long-haired, bearded man in a white robe and red sash extends a hand, advocating to get them help instead. The homeless crisis political humor underscores differing approaches to urban plight, with the Trump Jesus contrast cartoon highlighting themes of expulsion versus empathy. Such editorial cartoon homelessness policy works often spark debate on societal responses, blending sharp lines and simple composition for maximum impact in satirical take Trump compassion.
Trump and Pope Swap Divine Tips in Satirical Cartoon
AMERICAN POPE MEETS AMERICAN PRESIDENT by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents a four-panel satirical comic strip Donald Trump Pope Francis, where characters exchange quips on divine selection and ambition. Political cartoon Trump Pope meeting highlights Trump boasting about being chosen by God after a bullet grazed his ear, while praising the Vatican's real estate. Humor God bless America cartoon escalates with Trump suggesting the Vatican as the 51st state, reminiscent of Mar-a-Lago. Nobel Prize Putin Bibi cartoon references appear as Trump muses on peace prizes and cooperation with world leaders. Trump real estate Vatican satire peaks with inquiries about meme coin, underscoring commercial angles. The bottom caption 'GOD BLESS AMERICA' ties the scene with patriotic irony, crafted by artist Schot in a straightforward cartoon style.
May
8
2025
Pro-Natalist Twist on Mother's Day: Be Fruitful or Bust
MOTHER'S DAY CARD by Ratt, politicalcartoons.com
The image depicts a pink greeting card styled for Mother's Day but twisted into a pronatalist message. A blonde woman in a red dress smiles broadly while holding six crying babies wrapped in blue. Above her, a red rose and blue violet accompany the text 'Roses are red, Violets are blue, Be fruitful, your country expects it of you.' The bold footer reads 'HAPPY PRO-NATALIST DAY!' Signed by artist Ratt from Cagle.com. This setup uses tags like pronatalism, childbirth, pregnancy, family planning, tradwife, and Elon Musk to poke at demographic urgings without deeper inference. The composition keeps it light, with the woman's grin contrasting the babies' wails, all on a simple pink background.
Musk Trump interview on X
MUSK TRUMP INTERVIEW ON X by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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