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This political cartoon parodies US foreign policy as a game show wheel, highlighting satirical war justifications like oil grabs and regime changes.
THE WAR GAME by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into this biting political cartoon where America's war decisions are reduced to a game show parody wheel, featuring options like 'Imminent Threat,' 'Oil, Baby!,' and 'Regime Change.' The irreverent satire targets US foreign policy, highlighting how military interventions often spin on flimsy pretexts, from accidental escalations to resource grabs. With a host eagerly spinning the wheel, the artwork cleverly critiques the absurdity of war justifications, blending humor with insightful commentary on geopolitical cynicism. Tags like political cartoon, war justifications, and military intervention humor underscore its viral potential in today's polarized discourse.
In this political cartoon, Donald Trump claims his proudest legacy as a peacemaker while plummeting with bombs exploding below, tagged as satirical irony.
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Duginski holds Trump accountable for his campaign promise to end wars within 24 hours of taking office. The Los Angeles Times illustrator catalogs the ongoing conflicts that remain unresolved. The broken promise imagery reflects sustained journalistic skepticism of Trump's foreign policy boasts.
Feb
26
2026
Businessman Roasts Piggy Bank Over Open Fire
Marco DeAngelis, PoliticalCartoons.com
A suited man stands beside a campfire and rotates a pink piggy bank on a wooden spit. The bank features yellow flower decals and rests above glowing embers. A brown briefcase sits on the ground to the left of the scene. The composition centers on the act of turning the bank over heat in an outdoor setting.
Auston Matthews Reaches for Gretzky's MAGA Glory in Michelangelo Parody
AUSTON MATTHEWS PONDERS GRETZKY MAGA GLORY by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Graeme MacKay's cartoon parodies Michelangelo's Creation of Adam, with Auston Matthews as the reaching figure in a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey marked 34 and Team USA medal, extending toward Wayne Gretzky in a suit with Kings 99 pin. Above Gretzky floats a MAGA banner alongside caricatures of Donald Trump and Kash Patel. Below, Brady Tkachuk in jersey 7 falls away with a medal. The title 'The Creation of Auston' underscores themes of Hockey, Politics, Identity, Allegiance, and Legacy, blending Sports with satirical commentary on American ties in Canadian icons.
Feb
23
2026
Trump's Royal State of the Union: Better for Me!
STATE OF THE UNION by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon depicts a central figure dressed as a king, complete with a crown marked 'T,' seated at a podium with an American flag backdrop. He speaks in a bubble: 'The state of the Union is better than it's ever been... Probably in history...' while a smaller bubble adds '...For ME!' A tall stack of items labeled 'Whoppers' sits on the desk. Two other men flank him, one bearded on the left, one bespectacled on the right, both in suits. The scene uses tags like State of the Union, Trump, King, Congress, lies, and whoppers to satirize exaggerated claims in a straightforward, visible manner without hidden inferences.
Feb
23
2026
State of the union
STATE OF THE UNION by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Feb
23
2026
Trump Holds Tariffs Sign While Supreme Court Justices Reject
SUPREME DISPUTE. by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump stands on the left holding a sign reading I love tariffs. On the right, several figures in judicial robes raise a sign showing a red prohibition circle over a heart. The scene depicts tension between executive trade actions and Supreme Court review on February 23, 2026.
Man in Harvard Sweater Holds String to Cap and Bills
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
The image shows a man wearing a Harvard sweater standing on the left side. He holds a string in his right hand. The string runs in a long wavy line across the frame to a graduation cap on the right. Three dollar bills lie next to the cap. The signature KUPER appears at bottom left.
Feb
18
2026
Cartoon depicts scientists flanking large AI robot with soul insertion question
DOES AI HAVE A SOUL by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a large central robot labeled AI with two men in white coats positioned on either side. The man on the right gestures toward the robot while a speech bubble reads YEAH BUT WHERE DO YOU INSERT THE SOUL. The robot has round eyes and mechanical limbs. Text AI appears on the robot chest. Signatures and source text appear in the upper left corner.
Washington Post Decline
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Vort ID Protects Democracy
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Europe Wrestler Reviews Manual Between USA and China Opponents
Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
A small EU wrestler stands between two much larger opponents labeled USA and China. The central figure holds a book titled Crash Course Wrestling while the USA athlete extends an open hand and the China athlete raises a clenched fist. The scene shows the EU in a blue singlet with yellow accents between the two superpowers.
Alien Skeleton Begs for Rescue from Oval Office Leader in Kuper's Satirical Cartoon
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Peter Kuper's cartoon depicts a door with ornate gold trim labeled 'The Oval Offi,' partially obscured by a skeletal alien figure extending bony arms outward arms outward, one hand clawing at the glass panes. The figure's skull-like head with large eyes peers out, and below, a speech bubble reads 'Take me from your leader?!' Grass or shrubbery lines the bottom, with the signature 'KUPER' at the lower right. This setup twists the classic alien phrase into a plea for rescue, fitting presidency satire, Oval Office humor, extraterrestrial parody, skeletal cartoon, White House illustration, and political leader commentary in a straightforward line drawing style.
ICE Agents Discuss Body Cams and Masks During Operations
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Two ICE agents in full tactical gear stand against a green background. One carries a large cylindrical weapon. Speech bubbles show them joking about body cameras and the removal of masks during operations. The scene references ongoing immigration enforcement efforts involving the Department of Homeland Security.
Feb
4
2026
ICE Agent Threatens Uncle Sam with Tear Gas and Terrorism Charges in Biting Satire
DOMESTIC TERRORISTS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
In this sharp political cartoon by Whamond, a bloated ICE agent, donning a red cap and green uniform, points a tear gas launcher directly at Uncle Sam's face, uttering a chilling threat to fire and then charge the iconic American symbol with being a domestic terrorist upon reaction. The imagery critiques government overreach, immigration enforcement tactics, and the weaponization of labels like domestic terrorism to stifle protest suppression and civil liberties. Uncle Sam, holding his stars-and-stripes top hat, represents the nation's foundational values under assault, while the ICE figure embodies authoritarian tactics in border patrol. This editorial cartoon underscores the tension between law enforcement critique and human rights, making it a timely piece on political humor amid ongoing debates on freedom of speech.
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