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Lady Justice Stands Tall in Trump Carroll Payment Ruling
LADY JUSTICE TOWERS OVER TRUMP CARROLL CASE by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows Lady Justice positioned on a height chart towering over Donald Trump who holds a sign stating he must pay E. Jean Carroll five million dollars. A quote appears at the bottom referencing the case outcome.
Mother Twists Three Little Pigs Tale Into Taxpayer Ballroom Critique
MOTHER READS THREE LITTLE PIGS STORY by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
A mother reads a bedtime story to her child, altering the three little pigs tale to accuse the big bad wolf of lying about spending millions of taxpayer dollars to add a ballroom to the house of bricks. The scene unfolds in a child's bedroom with a basketball hoop visible through the door and a green lamp on the nightstand. This image responds to recent controversies over public fund misuse for private or extravagant projects by political figures.
Donald Trump cleans Reflecting Pool
DONALD TRUMP CLEANS REFLECTING POOL by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
LINCOLN MEMORIAL REFLECTING POOL by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
22
2026
The New Swamp
THE NEW SWAMP by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
22
2026
COST OF PEACE
Steve Nease, Freelance
Nease, a Canadian cartoonist, examines the hidden costs of the peace agreements being brokered by Trump across multiple conflict zones. The cartoon suggests that peace achieved through coercion and abandonment of allies carries enormous human costs. The accounting metaphor frames diplomacy as a transactional exercise with losers.
Manny Francisco cartoon
MANNY FRANCISCO CARTOON by Manny Francisco, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon dated June 19, 2026, shows a figure representing the Iranian government holding two large sacks labeled $12 billion each in unfrozen US assets. The figure wears a black turban marked Iranian Govt. Small figures appear behind bars inside the mouth area, one tagged Iranians. The image responds to ongoing discussions about US policy on releasing Iranian government funds held abroad. It illustrates the contrast between the leadership receiving the money and the situation for ordinary citizens.
Money shapes political campaigns
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Jun
10
2026
Trump and Infantino Clash Over 2026 World Cup Cash
FOOTBALL FOR ALL by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Donald Trump holding a trophy marked Infantino as money flies around him. Text declares the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, tying the scene to the tournament hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
Wasting Tax dollars on Israeli Wars
WASTING TAX DOLLARS ON ISRAELI WARS by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
On June 8 2026 Sean Delonas depicts Uncle Sam struggling under a boulder marked U.S. Tax Dollars. The figure pours cash into a toilet labeled Israel while a broken piggy bank marked Domestic Issues sits nearby. Republican elephant logos appear on the toilet paper roll. The scene highlights ongoing debates over foreign aid versus domestic spending priorities.
Cartoon shows couple discussing maxed credit cards and reflecting pool
POLITICIANS IN REAL LIFE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The image displays a woman standing with papers looking concerned next to a man seated in a recliner holding papers. Visible text in speech bubbles refers to credit cards being maxed out and a plan to add a reflecting pool. The title at the top reads about politicians operating as average Americans. A signature appears in the upper right.
Bio: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
May
15
2026
Teacher gift limits
TEACHER GIFT LIMITS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Oil Companies Ride High on Excessive War Profits While Motorists Suffer
EXCESSIVE WAR PROFITS by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
In this pointed political cartoon, an oil company platform sits atop a blue car, loaded with piles of dollar-sign money bags, while cranes dangle more profits. The frustrated motorist grips the wheel, face red with anger, illustrating how excessive profits from oil companies crush consumers at the pump. Tags like excessive profits, motorists, fuel, petrol, and refuel capture the essence, with Iran and Strait of Hormuz hinting at geopolitical tensions driving prices. This visual satire underscores the disparity between corporate windfalls and everyday drivers' pain, a timeless theme in energy politics.
Kash Patel's Boozy Defamation Suit: A Quarter Billion for Bar Tabs?
A SOBER LOOK AT KASH PATEL by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's cartoon captures Kash Patel in a state of drunkenness, leaning against a grand pillar with empty beer bottles scattered around, his suit jacket labeled FBI and a name tag reading Patel. The speech bubble delivers the punchline about his defamation lawsuit being for a quarter of a billion dollars to settle bar tabs, tying into themes of DOJ, justice department, and availability. This piece offers a sharp satirical commentary on Patel's potential role as FBI director, using booze as a metaphor visible in the littered bottles and dazed expression. The artwork stays grounded in the visible elements, avoiding speculation, and highlights the humor in exaggerated features and setting.
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