The cartoon by Graeme MacKay contrasts Theodore Roosevelt's famous speak softly and carry a big stick approach with Donald Trump's version of yelling loudly and spinning a stick covered in tariffs. In the lower panel Trump appears dizzy from the motion as a Canadian hand offers toilet tissue labeled tariff-free wipes. The image comments on recent US tariff actions and their impact on Canadian trade relations as of the September 2026 publication date.
A two-panel cartoon contrasts a South African police officer in uniform demanding a pass during apartheid with a figure in traditional attire and South African flag sash making a similar demand in a modern setting. The bottom banner labels the comparison 'Apartheid Then and Now.' The work appears in the Daily Maverick dated 1-7-26 and is signed by Zapiro.
Christopher Weyant's cartoon captures Kash Patel trapped inside a large bottle labeled 'Kash Patel 100 Proof Improprieties,' with the cork marked 'Allegations.' The figure, dressed in a suit with 'FBI' on the sleeve, raises arms and shouts in a speech bubble: 'MIA!?! I've been right here the whole time!' A tipped-over glass spills liquid nearby. Tags like FBI, Kash Patel, alcoholic, allegations, bottle, and fail underscore the visual pun on being 'in the bottle,' tying into themes of inept leadership and ongoing controversies in domestic policy and criminal justice.
R.J. Matson's cartoon depicts Director Kash Patel behind an FBI desk, his nose elongated like Pinocchio's, as he mangles a sobriety test phrase: 'Watch me tip the touch of my nose!' The setup labels it Step 1: Deny you have a problem, with a defamation lawsuit paper slipping away. American and FBI flags frame the scene, tying into tags like Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, field sobriety test, intoxication, drinking problem, and criminal justice. This visual pokes at perceptions of denial in leadership, blending humor with commentary on domestic policy without overreaching into unseen motives.
Taylor Jones draws a bottle of Mezcal Gusano FBI, labeled as a producto de MAGA, with a worm at the bottom that has the face of Kash Patel, eyes wide and mouth open in apparent freak-out. The image plays on the tradition of mezcal with a gusano, or worm, inside the alcohol bottle, tying it to political themes of FBI director, justice department, and law enforcement. The worm's expression suggests inebriation or passing out, evoking ideas of drunkenness and dereliction of duty. This satirical take uses the moth larva in agave booze to comment on the 100 proof intensity of MAGA influence in such appointments. The cartoon stays simple, focusing on the bottle and its contents without added context.
Rick McKee's cartoon shows two stern FBI agents in vests and caps, carrying a limp, bearded man who's clearly intoxicated, complete with hiccups and swirling symbols overhead, clutching a bottle marked XXX. The sign above reads 'Kash and Carry,' a clear pun tying into Kash Patel, the figure depicted. This piece tags into FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, drunk, alcohol, agents, criminal justice, and domestic policy, poking at the idea of leadership in a haze. The dry humor lands on the absurdity of carrying someone unfit, visually straightforward without hidden layers. Newspapers love this kind of sharp, unambiguous satire that comments on current events without overcomplicating the message.
Peter Kuper\'s political cartoon depicts a stern news anchor at a desk under a large \'NEWS\' sign, holding a paper and announcing vague breaking news from the White House with promises of \'500 to even 1000% details in two to three weeks.\' The satire targets flip flopping, white house lies, and promises broken, reflecting on issues like no health care plan, food and drug prices rising, and soaring gas costs. Background elements include indistinct screens, keeping the focus on the anchor\'s absurd statement. This piece highlights distraction tactics amid war in iran continues and strait of hormuz closed, with warships and blockade adding to the billion dollars a day for military. The fbi epstein files tag suggests underlying scandals, but the image stays straightforward in its mockery of delayed truths.
Dick Wright's political cartoon depicts a Pope-like figure in white attire, extending a thin rod toward the rear of a massive brown bear, complete with a dangling red tie and sparkling effects at the point of contact. The yellow label reads 'POKING THE WRONG BEAR,' playing on the idiom with a twist. This satirical illustration ties into the Trump-Pope feud, using the bear as a stand-in for power, the red tie evoking Trump's signature look, and the poking action suggesting provocation. Cartoonists often employ such animal metaphors for political commentary, and Wright's style here delivers clear lines and exaggerated features for impact. The image avoids overstatement, sticking to visible elements like the bear's claws and fur details, making it a straightforward jab at ongoing tensions.
Jeff Koterba's cartoon captures Pope Leo in traditional mitre and Catholic robes, gripping a staff topped with a crucifix and cross featuring Jesus, set against a backdrop of war themes. On the right, a caricature of the president sports a bomb-shaped hat emitting smoke, paired with a grim reaper scythe, evoking missile imagery and Vatican contrasts. The piece blends humor with commentary on leadership, where religious symbols meet destructive elements. Tags such as war, bomb, missile, Catholic, crucifix, and Vatican underscore the satirical edge, pointing to tensions between spiritual authority and political power plays. This 2026-dated work maintains Koterba's style, direct and unflinching, poking at the absurdities of global figures.
Dave Granlund's cartoon titled 'Pope Leo vs. Trump' features the pontiff holding a cross with the speech bubble 'Symbol of Whom I Worship...', directly contrasting Trump's figure gripping a 'T' pendant and echoing the same phrase. This setup underscores criticism against war, with Pope Leo positioned as a peace advocate facing off against Trump's self-referential symbol. Tags like insults pope, not a fan, Vatican, Catholics, and Christians amplify the satirical jab at political hubris invading religious spheres. The image stays simple, focusing on the two figures and their held items to drive home the point without added clutter.
This daryl cagle political cartoon shows a highway split with signs for iran war upward and off ramp rightward, where a usa license plate car drives into an explosion. The car\'s speech bubble says, \'SIR, YOU BLEW UP THAT INFRASTRUCTURE ALREADY... NOW ON TO PLAN #38!\' highlighting satirical destruction. Amid grass and road lines, the image mocks usa iran conflict satire through off ramp infrastructure destruction cartoon, emphasizing failed exits in political cartoon usa foreign policy. The irreverent style captures highway to iran war illustration with humorous despair over repeated plans.
