the onion

Donald Trump as rotten onion.
Dale Cummings, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
Trump's Red Tape Tango: Binding Iran in Bureaucratic Knots
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
This biting political cartoon by Daryl Cagle depicts Donald Trump in his signature suit, his red tie extending into a coil of red tape that binds a furious, bearded figure representing Iran, complete with an 'iRan' hat. The image satirizes US-Iran relations, highlighting how bureaucracy and sanctions create entanglements in foreign policy. Trump's calm demeanor contrasts with Iran's angry struggle, underscoring the Trump administration's approach to Middle East diplomacy. Through clever visual metaphor, it comments on the nuclear deal fallout and ongoing tensions, making it a sharp piece of political humor that's both insightful and irreverent.
Jan
23
2026
Kristi Noem's Puppy-Protester Blunder: No Difference in This Satirical Slam
KILLER KRISTI by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Dive into this irreverent political cartoon where a smirking, cowboy-hatted caricature, reminiscent of South Dakota's Kristi Noem, drawls that there's 'no difference' between puppies and protesters. With an American flag-adorned hat and a backdrop of scribbled disdain, the image skewers the GOP criticism surrounding Noem's infamous puppy shooting controversy. It's a sharp jab at conservative politics, blending animal cruelty debate with protest rights in a way that's both humorous and insightful. The satire underscores how some rancher lifestyle defenders might blur lines between disciplining unruly pets and quelling freedom of speech advocates. Created by Milt Priggee, this viral cartoon captures public outrage and media scandal, potentially eyeing Noem's Trump VP pick ambitions. Overall, it's a witty commentary on the absurdities of political figures who shoot from the hip—literally.
Musk, Trump, and Putin
MUSK, TRUMP, AND PUTIN by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
An "Election" and a Funeral
AN "ELECTION" AND A FUNERAL by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jackalopes Bigfoot Trump
JACKALOPES BIGFOOT TRUMP by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Dec
9
2016
Fake News
FAKE NEWS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Nov
18
2016
Fakebook
FAKEBOOK by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Village Idiot Endorses Clown
VILLAGE IDIOT ENDORSES CLOWN by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
31
2014
STATE of the ONION
STATE OF THE ONION by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
STATE of the ONION   color
STATE OF THE ONION COLOR by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
International House of Pancakes
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
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