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Trump Launches Logging Push in National Forests
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
President Trump has directed expanded logging across national forests, ordering crews to begin timber harvests on federal lands. The move opens protected areas to commercial cutting under new administration policy. Critics argue the action prioritizes industry over conservation while supporters cite economic benefits and reduced wildfire risk. The cartoon depicts Trump firing the starting gun to launch the operations.
The Buck Starts Here
THE BUCK STARTS HERE by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump appears reclining in a brown armchair on a two hundred fifty dollar bill. The note shows two hundred fifty dollar markings, United States of America text, fearless leader banner, and a not legal disclaimer beside the figure in a blue suit.
Trump Figure Springs from Cost Promise Box Beside War Barrel
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The image shows a figure springing from a jack-in-the-box labeled promise to lower the cost of living while clutching a barrel marked another forever war. A detached crank and spring elements are visible on the ground. The box has an open lid and crank handle. Text appears on both the box and barrel. The artist signature and copyright are at the bottom.
Trump Puzzled by Soccer Ball as World Cup Approaches
FOOTBALL STARTS SOON. by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
On May 10 2026 Donald Trump appears in a cartoon kicking a globe shaped like a soccer ball. The former president looks down in confusion at the ball near his foot. A speech bubble shows him asking what the ball is doing there. The image coincides with the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament. The cartoon highlights Trump's apparent disconnect from the sporting event.
Couple on couch reacts to TV screen in living room cartoon
WHEN THE ILLUSION BREAKS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Image shows man and woman seated on purple couch wearing red caps labeled MAGA. One speech bubble reads about Trump not caring. Another mentions deep state. Television set stands in front. Artist name appears at bottom right. Scene is indoors with simple furniture visible.
Trump's Revolving Door: White House Cabinet Positions in Satirical Spotlight
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Peter Kuper nails the absurdity of Trump White House cabinet positions in this sharp cartoon. Five stylized figures march through stages: incoming in red, striding confidently; acting with a pointing gesture; distrusted standing still; humiliated bent over in shame; outgoing fleeing with a kick. Labels underscore the progression from promise to humiliation. Tags like cabinet turnover, political satire, administration instability, Trump firings, White House staff cycle, and executive distrust highlight the revolving door of appointments. It's a dry commentary on the chaos, where loyalty meets betrayal in quick succession. The simplicity amplifies the bite, making it perfect for syndication.
Trump and guided bombs
Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
Iran War Planning Starts With A Coin Flip
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Trump Boasts at Royal Dinner While Dismissing Palestinian Statehood as Mere Symbolism
TRUMP DOWNPLAYS SYMBOLIC PALESTINE STATEHOOD by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Graeme MacKay's cartoon captures a state visit dinner scene with figures at a table adorned with candelabras, where a caricature resembling Donald Trump boasts about unique accomplishments. The lower panel shifts to a United Nations setting with a banner reading 'Recognizing Palestinian Statehood,' showing delegates toasting, while outside, Trump and another figure, addressed as Bibi, dismiss the event as meaningless symbolism. Incorporating tags like Allies, Palestine, United Nations, Statehood, Recognition, and Peace, the artwork highlights contrasts in diplomatic perceptions. The composition uses split panels to juxtapose formal pomp with cynical realpolitik, emphasizing themes of symbolic gestures versus substantive policy in the Israel-Gaza conflict context.
Jul
7
2025
Funding Cuts
FUNDING CUTS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Bob Englehart's Take on Inclusive Mother's Day Greetings
MOTHER'S DAY CARTOON by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Bob Englehart draws three identical daisies, each in decorated pots, against a blue background. The first says 'Happy Mother's Day!', the second adds 'And for all you non-binary folks...', and the third concludes 'Happy They Day!'. Tags like Mothers Day, NonBinary, Mom, They, Them, Pronouns, Woke frame the visible elements. The cartoon shows simple line art with smiling flowers and speech bubbles. No hidden symbols appear; everything stays straightforward in the panels.
Feb
17
2025
Trump starts his day
Guy Parsons, PoliticalCartoons.com
Jan
6
2025
Trump is 2025
Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
Happy 2025 Starts Off With A
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
Peace Starts with Children
PEACE STARTS WITH CHILDREN by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
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