spells

Witches Swap Satan's Wart for Stephen Miller in Cauldron Brew
PINCH OF STEPHEN MILLER by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A cartoon depicts two witches preparing a potion in a cauldron. One adds a bottle labeled Satan's Wart and suggests substituting with Stephen Miller per the spell book instructions.
Uncle Sam Bound to Presidential Powers Rocket Amid July 4th Fireworks
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon shows Uncle Sam strapped to a rocket marked expansion of presidential powers as it launches skyward with colorful fireworks. The July 4th setting references recent Supreme Court action on birthright citizenship and related authority questions involving the Trump administration as of late June 2025.
Trump Gang's Wild Ride on Plunging Stock Market
THE TRUMP GANG RIDES THE STOCK MARKET by Alexandra Bowman, CagleCartoons.com
Alexandra Bowman's cartoon captures the stock market turmoil under Trump policies, showing caricatures of Trump, Elon Musk, and JD Vance gleefully riding a rocket down a crashing graph line marked with IRAs, stocks, 401ks, and pension funds. The NYSE sign declares 'You Must Be This Rich to Ride,' piled with money bags, satirizing how tariffs and Republican strategies favor the wealthy while everyday investments and retirement savings take a dive over an extremely short time period. The 'WHEEE!' shout adds dry humor to the volatile Wall Street scene, poking at MAGA's high-risk economic ride.
Feb
18
2025
Jesus Gets Pink Slip for 'Too DEI' Sermon in Satirical Cartoon
JESUS, HE'S SO DEI by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's political cartoon portrays a bearded figure resembling Jesus, dressed in robes, holding a pink slip marked 'Jesus' while three seated men in ancient attire discuss his dismissal. One says, 'They heard his sermon and thought it was too DEI... so he got a pink slip!' The scene includes a bush and a jug, set against a simple background. This piece satirizes DEI initiatives by applying them to a biblical context, highlighting perceived overreach in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The dry humor underscores tensions in modern politics, where traditional messages clash with contemporary standards. Tags like political cartoon jesus dei and satirical cartoon pink slip jesus capture its essence for SEO.
Sep
9
2024
Cable News Stretches 'Breaking News' Label Across Endless Loop
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Bruce Plante's September 9, 2024 cartoon shows a news anchor pinned beneath the words Breaking News, one letter cracked. The bottom text reveals the story finished hours earlier yet continues on loop. The image critiques 24-hour cable outlets that retain the urgent banner for dramatic effect long after events conclude.
RFK Jr. Brain Worm Turns Him Nutty in New Cartoon
RFK JR BRAINWORM NUTTY by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
On May 9 2024 Ed Wexler published a cartoon showing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with his skull opened to reveal a brain being consumed by a large pink worm. The worm exclaims that the brain is so nutty while drooling. A banner at the bottom reads RFKJR ATTACKED BY BRAIN-EATING WORM. The image references recent reports that Kennedy had a parasite in his brain years earlier. The cartoon uses exaggerated features to highlight the story that circulated during his independent presidential campaign.
Oct
27
2022
Putin's Spells it Out
PUTIN'S SPELLS IT OUT by Kevin Siers, CagleCartoons.com
Aug
10
2022
Piranha Population Explodes When Democrats Take Full Control in Hilarious IRS Satire
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
This Daryl Cagle political cartoon depicts the IRS as a lone piranha before Democrats assume complete control, then multiplying into a ferocious school afterward, bubbling with satirical bubbles. The IRS piranha metaphor cleverly critiques perceived overreach in tax enforcement, with the before after panels underscoring a conservative viewpoint on government expansion. Bubbles and grumpy fish expressions add humorous flair, making the Democrats control government satire both insightful and shareable. Overall, it's a witty jab at bureaucratic growth, perfect for sparking debates on fiscal policies.
Father waves from red car with children on Father's Day.
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
A father and his three children appear in a red convertible sports car on Father's Day. The man waves from the passenger area while a boy and girl sit beside him and an infant occupies the front seat. Large lettering spells out the holiday greeting above the scene dated June 13 2022.
Sep
4
2020
Trump's 'Losers and Suckers' Medals in Satirical Cartoon
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
In this pointed political cartoon, a high-ranking Army general, adorned with stars and ribbons, leans down to a young boy in a zigzag-patterned yellow shirt, pointing to his medals. The speech bubble reveals the medals were awarded by the president for being a 'loser' and a 'sucker.' Drawing from tags like Donald Trump, military, suckers, losers, casualties, wounded warriors, and The Atlantic, the image skewers reported presidential disdain for service members. The boy's surprised expression contrasts the general's smug grin, emphasizing the irony. Signed by Daryl Cagle, the cartoon captures 2020 tensions around Trump's alleged comments on the dead and memorials.
Primitive Spelling Bee
PRIMITIVE SPELLING BEE by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
12
2013
Angle of God
ANGLE OF GOD by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Obamas Record Spells Doom
OBAMAS RECORD SPELLS DOOM by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
Obamas Record Spells Doom COLOR
OBAMAS RECORD SPELLS DOOM COLOR by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
In this political cartoon, boxers marked VEN and COL face off but get steered toward a dialogue table, highlighting diplomacy over conflict.
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
The cartoon shows two burly boxers, labeled VEN and COL, in fighting stances with gloves on, separated by a smiling man in a black suit and bow tie who extends his arms to hold them apart. He's shouting in a speech bubble: 'SRS! LA MESA ESTÁ SERVIDA!' directing them to a nearby wooden table marked 'DIALOGO' with chairs, papers, and glasses. This setup uses boxing as a clear metaphor for confrontation, contrasted by the invitation to sit at the dialogue table. The artwork by Arcadio Esquivel from 2010 keeps it simple with bold lines and colors, emphasizing the shift from physical fight to verbal negotiation. Tags like political cartoon, boxers dialogue, Venezuela Colombia conflict, diplomacy illustration, international satire, and negotiation humor underline the obvious message without hidden layers.
Free Daily Newsletter
Get our cartoons and comments in your inbox for free!
Latest Columns
Opinions & Commentary
There aren’t enough rich people to tax to fund what Democratic Socialists of America candidates are promising. The millionaire next door When... More
Candice Odgers gave both of her daughters smartphones for their eleventh birthdays and even let her youngest daughter use Snapchat. You might... More
A wedding is when two people celebrate their love by financially ambushing everyone they know. I have not attended many weddings. In... More
Why is four-year college tuition so high in America? William Bennett, President Reagan's secretary of education, offered his hypothesis in 1987. In... More
Following the 2024 election, many progressives thought they could work with the Trump administration on antitrust policy. Their optimism stemmed from the... More
I have officially become a senior engineer. No, I haven’t been promoted. Pffh. What made you think that? I have developed neck... More