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In this political cartoon, a launching Artemis rocket sparks debate over the goddess's role as protector of young girls, highlighting politics invading science.
ARTEMIS MOON MISSION by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon features a launching rocket labeled Artemis, SLS, NASA, and USA, with overlaid text praising one thing untouched by politics before asking about the goddess Artemis, described as goddess of the hunt and protector of young girls. A figure exclaims frustration at ruining everything, satirizing how even space missions get dragged into cultural debates. The irreverent sketch uses humorous figures with red hats to poke at over-politicization in science, blending mythology with modern rocketry in a witty critique. Tags like Artemis rocket launch political cartoon, NASA SLS Artemis mission satire, and politics invading science editorial cartoon underscore the cartoon's sharp insight into societal divisions spilling into apolitical realms like space exploration politicized cartoon.
In this Donald Trump cartoon, the former president boasts about ending wars, but his advisor reveals the satirical truth behind Trump bombing countries.
TRUMP BOMBS SEVEN COUNTRIES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
This Donald Trump cartoon masterfully captures the essence of satirical Trump presidency through political bombing humor. Trump boasts about ending seven wars, but his advisor notes the public's skepticism, leading to a pivot where he claims bombing seven countries instead, which the advisor says is 'definitely buying that.' The Trump wars satire underscores inconsistencies in Trump foreign policy cartoon style, poking fun at boastful claims versus reality. Created by Whamond, this political cartoon Whamond piece exemplifies humorous political analysis on US military satire, blending irreverent wit with insightful commentary on leadership and perception.
This political cartoon depicts a fighter jet labeled 'Epic Fury' bypassing US Congress and war powers over flyover country.
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
This sharp political cartoon captures the essence of executive overreach, with a fighter jet dubbed 'Epic Fury' zooming past US Congress, discarding war powers documents like confetti over flyover country. The torn US Constitution riddled with bullet holes symbolizes the erosion of constitutional principles amid unchecked military actions. Tags like political cartoon, war powers, US Congress, flyover country, US Constitution, and executive power underscore the satire on how presidents often sidestep legislative approval for wars, leaving the heartland—flyover country—to bear the brunt. It's a humorous yet insightful critique of the power imbalance in Washington, where the Capitol is just a scenic detour on the path to conflict.
Feb
16
2026
Baby Trump
BABY TRUMP by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
20
2026
Jump Start a Bus
Aislin, The Montreal Gazette
2026 Predictions Show Trump Tornado and Shifting World Order
YEAR 2026 PREDICTIONS by Paresh Nath, politicalcartoons.com
Paresh Nath's January 2026 predictions panel series opens with a fortune teller viewing a crystal ball. Subsequent sections show a Trump tornado, an elephant and donkey arguing over the US 250th anniversary, leaders tugging at a globe, a UN figure pondering conflict zones, China boosting influence in the global south, a robot waving a jobs sign amid chaos, workers chasing clean tech, and athletes from USA, Canada and Mexico scrambling for a World Cup football.
Oct
25
2025
Trump Swings Wrecking Ball at White House Institutions
WRECKINGBALL TRUMP by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
On October 25, 2025, a cartoon shows President-elect Donald Trump riding a wrecking ball marked Trump First into the White House East Wing. The ball shatters columns labeled Norms, Traditions, and Institutions. The image references the start of Trump's second term and concerns over institutional erosion.
If only we could start over
IF ONLY WE COULD START OVER by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Trump booed at US Open
TRUMP BOOED AT US OPEN by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
13
2025
Back to School safety
BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
May
13
2025
Start Menu
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Pope Leo XIV Faces Ruins: A New Beginning or Just Cleanup Duty?
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a figure resembling a pope, clad in traditional white attire with a cross, standing thoughtfully amid vast urban destruction. He grips a curved staff in one hand and pulls a wheeled bin filled with cleaning implements like a red shovel, black broom, rake, and brush. The background shows collapsed buildings under a reddish sky, suggesting widespread devastation. Tags like Pope Leo XIV, Vatican, economy, Europe, world, USA, new pope, and peace frame the image as commentary on leadership tackling global crises. The dry humor lies in the pontiff's mundane tools against apocalyptic ruins, highlighting the enormity of starting anew.
Tree Illustration Shows Executive Branch Overtaking Legislative and Judicial Limbs
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a large tree trunk carved with the word executive and two small branches labeled legislative and judicial. The limbs appear cut or diminished against the dominant trunk. This visual responds to recent executive actions targeting federal agencies and departments in early 2025. The image highlights concerns over balance among the three branches of government.
Mar
3
2025
Trump and Musk in Cybertruck Headed Off Cliff
DONALD AND ELON by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
On March 3 2025 Taylor Jones depicts Donald Trump and Elon Musk in a Cybertruck soaring off a desert cliff in a Thelma and Louise style scene. Musk waves from the passenger side asking how his driving is while a red MAGA hat tumbles away. The image references their roles in federal workforce reductions and the Department of Government Efficiency.
Rubble surrounds Capitol as voters question egg prices amid policy fallout
WAS THE PRICE OF EGGS WORTH IT? by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon dated February 2, 2025, depicts the U.S. Capitol in ruins with broken pillars labeled 'PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY.' Two onlookers stand amid debris as one asks if egg prices have dropped. The image references ongoing debates over inflation, tariffs, and government changes following the 2024 election. Artist Dave Whamond uses destruction to highlight perceived costs of recent political decisions.
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