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Elephant Warns of Midterm Losses as Trump Eyes Patio Deck
BUILDING BALLROOMS WHILE AMERICANS SUFFER by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The image depicts an elephant character in a blue suit and red tie facing a caricature figure with yellow hair. The elephant's speech bubble lists concerns about gas prices, cost of living, and midterms. The other figure's speech bubble mentions fixing issues with a patio deck. The drawing includes the artist signature WHAMOND and Cagle.com/whamond credit line.
May
9
2026
Graduation Day Meets AI Job Disruption in Darkow Cartoon
AI JUST TOOK MY JOB by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a graduation setting with an older figure presenting a diploma to one graduate and another graduate holding a small device with mouth open. Multiple mortarboards are visible at the bottom. Text reads WHAT DO YOU MEAN AI JUST TOOK MY JOB?! Artist signature appears in upper left.
May
9
2026
MAGA lettering covers Supreme Court facade in new cartoon
MAGA SUPREME COURT by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The May 2026 cartoon by Bill Day depicts the U.S. Supreme Court building painted red with MAGA letters dominating the pediment. A figure labeled Jim Crow appears on the left beside a crowned seated person. A speech bubble from the bird reads AIN'T IT PURDY! The frieze text EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW remains partially visible beneath the new lettering. The image ties recent redistricting and voting rights debates to historical racial restrictions.
May
5
2026
Congressmen Question How to Give Away Billions on $174,000 Salary
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon shows two men in business attire carrying briefcases in front of a large domed building resembling Congress. One wears green, the other gray stripes. They hold cases labeled with dollar signs. The caption questions giving away billions on a $174,000 salary. Visible elements include green bushes, a path, and a small sun. Tags reference Congress, give away, billions, wars, tariffs, inflation, cost of living, and money. The scene focuses on the figures and their dialogue about expenditures.
Class of 2026 speaker delivers blunt assessment of future
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a commencement speaker at a podium under a Class of 2026 banner. Graduates in blue gowns and caps sit in rows. One speech bubble reads the setup about the future given by elders and three words coming to mind. The second bubble states we are toast. Visible elements include microphone, stage, and bottom left signature area with cagle.com/plante.
May
2
2026
Roberts Court Sends Jim Crow Birds Soaring After Voting Rights Act
VOTING RIGHTS ACT by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
On May 2 2026 the cartoon depicts the Roberts Court as a bird-like figure shattering the Voting Rights Act. The image shows the court releasing multiple Jim Crow labeled birds into the air. This visual responds to ongoing Supreme Court actions affecting voting access and redistricting rules.
May
1
2026
Supreme Court figure in white robe holds noose around Voting Rights Act
VOTING RIGHTS ACT by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
A robed figure marked SCOTUS stands holding a pole attached to a noose around a hanging form marked Voting Rights Act. The scene occurs under a large tree on open ground. Text references appear at the bottom of the image.
Couple Argues Over Driving to Dinner Due to Gas Prices
HITCHHIKE INSTEAD OF GAS by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts an elderly woman in a yellow top and purple skirt standing with a man in a white shirt and blue tie beside a large gray truck with its door open. Speech bubbles show the woman assuming a drive to dinner and the man citing current gas prices while suggesting she show some calf. The scene includes grass, sky, and tire marks on the ground.
Supreme Court Steamroller Heads for Voter and Ballot Box
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts six Supreme Court justices riding a large yellow steamroller labeled U.S. Supreme Court. The vehicle advances toward a Black voter standing beside a ballot box marked VOTE. The image responds to a recent Supreme Court decision that weakened provisions of the Voting Rights Act. The visual shows the court majority pressing ahead despite the lone voter in its path. Publication occurred on April 30 2026.
Fetterman Warning Democrats
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Violent Rhetoric From the Left
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dangerous Political Rhetoric
DANGEROUS POLITICAL RHETORIC by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
26
2026
Kash Patel Toasts at Trump Press Conference in Satirical Cartoon
PRESS CONFERENCE by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon depicts a press conference scene with three suited men at a podium bearing an FBI-like seal. On the left, a bearded figure labeled Kash Patel holds a fizzing drink, exclaiming 'Cheers!' with bubbles floating up. The central blonde-haired man in a tuxedo leans forward, while a stern-faced man stands to the right. Drawing from tags like Donald Trump Administration, US Attack, Hilton Hotel, lone wolf, attempt to assassinate Donald Trump, and press conference, the artwork captures a moment of ironic celebration amid serious events. The style is sketchy and caricatured, emphasizing expressions and gestures without deeper inference.
Apr
26
2026
Hegseth Calls for Shots, Patel Ponders Whiskey or Tequila in Bill Day Cartoon
WHISKEY OR TEQUILA by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Bill Day's cartoon captures two suited figures, labeled Hegseth and Patel, in a moment of apparent revelry. Hegseth, on the left, bellows 'SHOTS!' from a speech bubble, his expression intense and caricatured. Patel, to the right, responds with a thought bubble pondering 'WHISKEY or TEQUILA?', his face drawn with wide eyes and a beard. The artwork, signed by Bill Day and linked to CagleCartoons.com, uses simple lines and shading for a classic political cartoon style. Tags such as shots, whiskey, tequila, Hegseth, Patel, and correspondence dinner frame the scene, suggesting a lighthearted jab at social or political gatherings. The white background keeps focus on the characters and their dialogue, emphasizing the pun on 'shots' without additional context or props visible.
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.
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