On October 16 2025 a political cartoon by Bruce Plante depicts three children on a suburban sidewalk during Halloween night. A child in a Donald Trump costume sits on the pavement with candy spilled from a bag after an apparent fall. A child dressed as Frankenstein stands nearby and says the Trump costume was a bad idea while another child in a witch costume runs away. The scene references ongoing political perceptions of Trump around the 2025 period.
This political cartoon critiques the GOP stance on immigration policy, particularly regarding dreamers. It depicts an elephant, symbolizing the Republican Party, popping the dream bubble of a young immigrant aspiring for U.S. citizenship. The satire highlights the dashed hopes of dreamers, emphasizing the political commentary on immigration reform and the conservative viewpoint on DACA.
A political cartoon by Bruce Plante shows a health care pollster visiting a family in a doublewide trailer. The mother holds a crying baby while responding to questions about potential Medicaid cuts. Her reply highlights the irony of claims that low-income residents have too much money. The scene references ongoing debates over Republican health care legislation. The image uses the family's living situation to underscore concerns about coverage loss for millions.
Pat Bagley's cartoon shows Trump in a gleeful dance pose, arms raised to spell YMCA, standing on a chaotic pile of government department signs like Dept of Education, Social Security, Medicaid, FEMA, FAA, EPA, and Dept of Justice. An elephant in a suit claps along, as a crane labeled DOGE operated by a figure drops a Dept of Thoughts & Prayers building. Musical notes float around, emphasizing the parody of the Village People song. The dark background highlights the satirical demolition scene, with tags pointing to Trump, MAGA, Republicans, Elon Musk, and cuts to health, education, and social programs. This image captures a straightforward visual jab at policy shifts without hidden layers.
The image shows Donald Trump standing over a dead elephant marked with the Republican Party logo while holding a rifle. A red banner at the top reads The Kristi Noem Defence. Text above states the animal was less than worthless and a danger to my children. The scene references recent party tensions and midterm concerns as of early 2025.
On February 4, 2025, John Cole's cartoon portrays Donald Trump as a brain worm emerging from the head of a Republican elephant. The elephant clutches a document noting RFK Jr.'s nomination advanced by the Senate Finance Committee.
