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Aliens in UFO Drop Soccer Balls to Cavemen Amid Desert Ruins
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a UFO hovering over a desert landscape dotted with ruins. Two green aliens inside release a trail of soccer balls toward a group of cavemen armed with spears and clubs. The cavemen react with surprise and aggression as the balls descend. The scene plays on the idea of soccer's mysterious origins ahead of the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Iran Cartoon Depicts Strait of Hormuz as Hostage Tactic Amid Oil Tensions
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a figure labeled Iran in desert robes holding a rifle and standing on a pizza slice marked with a crescent moon. A speech bubble has the figure saying holding the Strait of Hormuz is like taking a hostage which is kind of our thing. The scene is set against palm trees and sand dunes. It responds to ongoing concerns about Iran and shipping routes in the Persian Gulf as of late May 2026.
In this Banksy-inspired cartoon, a hooded figure embodying fascism and patriotism strides off a cliff into a sea of tankers at Hormuz.
Marian Kamensky, Austria
The cartoon shows a large, gray, statue-like figure with a hooded cloak, gripping a flag on a pole, as it steps forward off a cliff's edge. Below stretches a dark sea filled with many small ships of various colors, scattered across the water. In the background, mountains rise against a sky with a crescent moon and flying birds. The image, tagged with Banksy, Trumo, Hormuz, fascism, patriotism, and Maga terror, captures a moment of precarious advance. Artist Marian Kamensky signs it at the bottom left, linking to Cagle.com. This setup highlights a bold, unyielding march into potential downfall amid a busy maritime scene.
In this political cartoon, astronauts celebrate a marvellous parade from a crashed NASA capsule, while below, figures carry a crowned throne amid massive victory banners and confetti.
ARTEMIS MISSION WATCHES EPIC FURY PARADE by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon splits into two scenes: top shows astronauts in orange suits, one with NASA patch and another with Canadian flag, waving and exclaiming 'IT'S A PARADE! HOW MARVELLOUS!' as they march from a crashed, smoking NASA capsule in water on a sandy surface. Below, a group carries a regal throne with a crowned figure wearing a T medal, surrounded by confetti and banners reading 'MASSIVE' and 'VICTORY'. In the background, smoke rises from a fractured globe labeled 'Iran' and 'Iraq'. The artwork, signed by MacKay for The Hamilton Spectator, uses humor to juxtapose apparent failure with proclaimed triumph, featuring waving figures and stern expressions in a sandy landscape.
A caricature wearing a dunce cap blocks the Strait of Hormuz on a Middle East map, highlighting foreign policy, ignorance, and oil choke points.
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a simplified map of the Middle East, including labels for Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Riyadh, and the Persian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz is prominently marked, with a caricatured man in a suit and red tie wearing a dunce cap labeled \'DUNCE\' positioned over it. This setup uses the strait as a choke point for oil and energy, tying into themes of foreign policy, war, and ignorance. The image critiques handling of Middle East waterway issues, possibly linked to closure threats, tankers, and ceasefire efforts. Artist signature appears in the bottom right.
Trump's White House Wreckovations: Obliterating the Moral Compass
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
Paul Duginski's cartoon shows a caricatured Trump gesturing proudly while speaking about obliterating the moral compass, a large dome-like structure labeled 'Moral Compass' with directional arrows, placed on the White House roof. The title 'White House Wreckovations' plays on renovations, suggesting destructive changes. Tags including president, MAGA, White House, demolition, morality, ethics, obliteration, Republicans, and Iran war frame the image as a critique of ethical standards in politics. The scene captures a dark night setting with part of the building and trees visible, emphasizing the theme of moral destruction in Washington.
Trump's Image Takes a Nosedive in Explosive Political Cartoon
SOMETHING IS FALLING by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a figure with yellow hair and red tie, clearly caricaturing Donald Trump, diving headfirst from the sky like a falling bomb, mouth agape and limbs flailing. Below, two suited men run in panic, one asking if it's a bomb, the other identifying it as Trump. The title declares 'Donald Trumps Image is Plummeting,' playing on the pun of falling popularity. This piece skewers the Trump administration in the US for saying one thing then another, coming off as perverse and arrogant. It portrays him as thinking he's a king, the absolute tyrant of the world, with Europe and the world fed up. The dry humor lands through the visual metaphor, emphasizing global exasperation.
In this political cartoon, a launching Artemis rocket sparks debate over the goddess's role as protector of young girls, highlighting politics invading science.
ARTEMIS MOON MISSION by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon features a launching rocket labeled Artemis, SLS, NASA, and USA, with overlaid text praising one thing untouched by politics before asking about the goddess Artemis, described as goddess of the hunt and protector of young girls. A figure exclaims frustration at ruining everything, satirizing how even space missions get dragged into cultural debates. The irreverent sketch uses humorous figures with red hats to poke at over-politicization in science, blending mythology with modern rocketry in a witty critique. Tags like Artemis rocket launch political cartoon, NASA SLS Artemis mission satire, and politics invading science editorial cartoon underscore the cartoon's sharp insight into societal divisions spilling into apolitical realms like space exploration politicized cartoon.
Mar
25
2026
Trump Transformed into Furious Gas Pump Amid Soaring Prices
Dale Cummings, Canada, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dale Cummings draws Trump as a boxy gas pump, head topped with a dripping nozzle and $5.55 price tag, frowning in a suit with a green sash screaming Epic Gasoline Fury. Standing on a pedestal, the figure captures the essence of high gas prices tied to War in Iran and Operation Epic Fury. The cartoon skewers oil prices and Strait of Hormuz affordability, blending humor with commentary on economic fallout. It's a straightforward jab at political decisions driving up costs at the pump, rendered in watercolor style for punchy effect. Tags like War in Iran, Operation Epic Fury, oil prices, gas prices, Strait of Hormuz affordability, and affordability underscore the timely critique.
Mar
24
2026
Uncle Sam Crawls Through Desert Clutching Trump Gas Can
NEED GASOLINE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Bill Day's cartoon shows Uncle Sam in American flag attire, crawling through a sandy desert with distant mountains, his trail marking exhaustion. He grips a red gas can labeled Trump, spout dripping, and yells 'Gasoline!' in a speech bubble. The scene captures desperation for fuel, tying into political satire on energy policies. Tags like political cartoon Trump gasoline, Uncle Sam crawling desert Trump gas can, satirical cartoon high gas prices Trump, Bill Day political cartoon 2026, American flag outfit man needing gasoline, and desert survival political satire Trump underscore the visual punch.
Porcine Perils at Sea: Cartoon Ships Go Hog Wild in Satirical Spill
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
This political cartoon features two yellow vessels stylized as pigs with pink undersides. The upper one, resembling a tanker, emits a black trail from its curly tail-like rear. Below, an aircraft carrier version shows deck equipment, tiny figures, and a fighter jet flying toward it, while the vessel tilts downward into white foam. The satirical illustration employs humorous cartoon elements to depict maritime mishaps, with porcine vessels highlighting absurdity in a blue background. Insightful satire underscores the leaking pig tanker and sinking pig carrier, blending editorial art with irreverent drawing for a visually striking commentary on potential disasters.
In this biting political cartoon, Donald Trump confuses rising gas prices with poll numbers amid Iran war tensions.
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
This sharp political cartoon by Michael de Adder captures Donald Trump triumphantly holding a chart of upward trends, claiming his poll numbers have skyrocketed since going to war with Iran. However, a bespectacled Dick Cheney corrects him, revealing those are actually gas prices soaring. The satire highlights the ironic consequences of Middle East conflict on the US economy, blending humor with commentary on presidential approval ratings tied to foreign policy blunders. Incorporating elements of US politics, oil prices, and war economy, the image stands on the presidential seal, emphasizing official folly. It's a witty jab at how leaders might misread economic fallout as personal gains, perfect for editorial discussions on satire and current events.
In this political cartoon, Donald Trump as a raging rocket with USA hat launches at Joe Biden depicted as a beleaguered blue robot.
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
This viral cartoon captures the essence of US politics with Donald Trump morphed into a explosive rocket, complete with a patriotic USA hat, aggressively targeting a downtrodden Joe Biden as a blue, masked robot vehicle. The satirical missile embodies Trump’s bombastic style, while Biden’s robotic depiction hints at perceptions of frailty or mechanized leadership. Through political humor and cartoon warfare, the image skewers presidential satire, highlighting American rivalry in election humor. Artist Hajjaj’s work blends irreverent wit with insightful commentary on the Trump Biden clash, making it a sharable gem in political cartoon circles.
FBI Chief's Jet Turns Errand Boy in Satirical Cartoon
KASH PATEL JET GIRLFRIEND'S LAUNDRY by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Ed Wexler's cartoon shows three agents in FBI uniform caricature, two looking resigned while the third, a caricature FBI director nominee, points at an FBI jet and demands they pick up his girlfriend's drunk friend's laundry on the way back. The scene captures political satire FBI jet with dry humor, pointing to abuse of power cartoon themes. In the background, the government jet misuse satire looms large, emphasizing the absurdity of personal errands using federal resources. This humorous FBI errand illustration fits the long tradition of cartoons that poke at authority figures overstepping bounds, all rendered in Wexler's straightforward style that keeps the joke clear without unnecessary flourishes. Tags like Kash Patel political cartoon and federal agent humor drawing make it searchable for those following current events.
Oct
13
2025
Mideast Peace
MIDEAST PEACE by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
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