the distraction of war

Democratic Donkey Confronts Devilish Reflection in Water
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
A donkey wearing a blue suit and tie stands with arms crossed on stone steps before a government-style building. Its reflection in the foreground water transforms into a red devil complete with horns, tail and pitchfork. The image from Margolis & Cox dated June 26 2026 uses the classic Democratic Party symbol to present an internal self-view. No specific legislation or election from the prior month is referenced in the visual. The composition places the figure centrally against trees and columns with the credit line in the upper right.
062326 MAGA EPSTEIN REFLECTING POOL ANGER
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
A man in a MAGA hat and yellow shirt shows visible anger with steam lines near his head while facing another man holding an Epstein files box. A yellow sign reading how to get MAGA obsessed again stands amid stacks of boxes. The bottom caption references a rich old man touching the reflecting pool.
Bill Pulte is director of intelligence
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
World could put out Ukraine invasion fire
WORLD COULD PUT OUT UKRAINE INVASION FIRE by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Father son baseball scene questions phone use for memory during fathers day play.
LIVING IN THE MOMENT by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
A father and son play catch in a backyard on a date near Father's Day. The boy, mid-throw, asks his father how they will remember the moment without recording it on a phone. The cartoon addresses ongoing concerns about technology interrupting direct experiences and family time.
Trump's Iran War and Lies, Continue
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
NC Rep. Jones dirty-book distraction
NC REP. JONES DIRTY-BOOK DISTRACTION by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Cartoon man lies under shopping cart with price tag
I'VE BEEN LIED TO..... by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The image displays a man wearing a red MAGA cap and green jacket positioned on the ground beneath a shopping cart. The cart has a white tag reading PRICE$. A speech bubble next to the man contains the text HELP! I'VE BEEN LIED TO — AND I CAN'T GET UP...!. The background is purple with black lines at the top. Signatures and website text appear at the bottom.
Apr
28
2026
Trump's Lit Fuse: Endless Wars Distract from Epstein as Gas Prices Explode
LIT FUSE by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Milt Priggee's cartoon shows a casual figure in a red cap sitting on a large black bomb marked 'GAS PRICES,' with a lit fuse trailing text that reads 'TRUMP'S ENDLESS WARS TO DISTRACT ATTENTION FROM EPSTEIN.' The image captures themes of Iran war, distraction, wars, gas prices, and Epstein in a straightforward satirical jab. At the bottom, 'WeAreGettingScrewed.ORG' adds a punchy domain note. This piece highlights how political maneuvers like endless wars serve as distractions from scandals, impacting everyday issues like gas prices. The composition is clean, with the bomb dominating the frame and the figure's relaxed pose contrasting the explosive potential, making it a timely commentary on current events.
Apr
27
2026
Fake news
FAKE NEWS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
21
2026
Distraction Catcher
DISTRACTION CATCHER by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
20
2026
Epstein Wars: Distracting from Affordable Gas Promises
EPSTEIN WARS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a headless figure dressed in a yellow shirt emblazoned with 'AFFORDABLE GAS,' clutching a massive cylindrical object marked 'EPSTEIN WARS' in bold letters, parodying familiar movie titles. Smoke wafts from the tube's end, suggesting explosion or release. Tags like campaign promises, gas prices, affordability, war, president, distraction, sex, and scandal frame the scene. The artwork by Milt Priggee captures a straightforward visual pun, with the figure's pose indicating effort or presentation. Signatures and websites appear at the bottom, grounding it in editorial cartoon tradition. This piece comments on how scandals can overshadow economic issues without delving into specifics.
In this political cartoon, a news anchor reports breaking news from the White House with flip flopping details promised in weeks, highlighting white house lies and promises broken.
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
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.
Oil Prices Skyrocket: Gas Can Bling Takes Center Stage in Cartoon Satire
OIL PRICES HAVE SKYROCKETED by Plop and KanKr, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a hand extended, wearing a ring shaped like a yellow gas can with an X, sparkling as if it's a precious diamond. Red nails add a touch of glamour to the scene against a plain background. This straightforward image pokes fun at oil prices skyrocketing, turning everyday fuel into something as valuable as jewelry. Tags like fuel luxury, energy satire, gasoline bling, petroleum parody, high costs humor, and economic pun capture the dry wit here. Cartoonists Plop and KanKr keep it simple, letting the visual speak without overcomplicating the message. It's a classic setup for editorial pages, reminding readers how energy crises make basics feel extravagant.
War Room Distractions: From Cuba to Epstein Island in Cartoon Satire
THE DISTRACTION OF WAR by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's political cartoon depicts a group of military officials in a war room, gathered around a map with toy ships, discussing a chain of distractions starting from attacking Cuba to cover needless attacks on Iran, which distracted from Venezuela, looping back to Epstein Island. The scene captures the absurdity with one figure pointing at the map and another expressing confusion over 'needlessly attacking.' This satirical illustration uses dry humor to comment on convoluted military strategies and political diversions, incorporating elements like crossed-out 'War' sign replaced by 'Military Operation Room' for added irony. Tags like political satire, war distractions, foreign policy cartoon, Epstein Island reference, military humor, and endless distraction chain emphasize the cartoon's sharp critique.
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