The July 2026 cartoon depicts a figure resembling President Trump in two panels. The left shows praise for CUSMA as the best trade deal. The right shows the same figure reading a newspaper headline about declining to renew it. The visual points to a shift in position on the agreement covering Canada, the US, and Mexico.
A two-panel cartoon contrasts King George III assuring aides that unhappy colonists have no viable alternative with a modern Republican elephant repeating the identical line while holding a plunging midterms chart marked with Donald Trump's face. The lower scene includes the U.S. Capitol dome and an AIPAC briefcase. The June 28 2026 date places the image weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
A political cartoon depicts a wealthy couple arriving at a theater hosting an event titled 'How to Capitalize on the A.I. Boom.' A red carpet and limousine service the entrance. Across the street a long line of people waits outside a soup kitchen. The image contrasts the gains from artificial intelligence for some with ongoing needs for others in 2026.
The cartoon depicts two sailors aboard a ship trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to a naval blockade. One laments the weeks-long delay and wonders if conditions can worsen. The other reports a hantavirus outbreak on board. The image responds to ongoing tensions involving Iran and disruptions to global oil routes. As of the May 2026 publication date, the blockade has halted tanker traffic and strained energy markets. The added health crisis underscores the compounding risks for crews and supply chains. The visual ties geopolitical conflict directly to immediate human and economic consequences.
Gary McCoy's cartoon captures a family moment where a young son hands his mother a lit bomb marked GAS, exclaiming Happy Mother's Day, while she thanks him enthusiastically. The image ties into tags like Mom, mother, Mothers Day, gas, oil, petro, prices, economy, inflation. It highlights the burden of rising energy costs on families, with the explosive gift symbolizing volatile fuel markets. Amid references to Iran, strait of hormuz, Trump, the satire underscores how global tensions affect everyday life, blending holiday cheer with economic reality in a straightforward, exaggerated style typical of political cartoons.
Donald Trump appears in a 2026 editorial image holding a paintbrush and bucket while standing on a blue painted area resembling the Strait of Hormuz. The scene responds to ongoing concerns over Iranian oil routes, potential conflict, and resulting effects on global oil and gas prices. The visual shows the figure applying paint that creates a path leading to restricted movement.
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.
Michael de Adder's cartoon captures a handshake between King Charles and President Trump, set against American and implied British flags in a White House-like scene. The title 'KING MEETS PRESIDENT' tops the image, with Charles saying, 'Yet I'm the one defending democracy.' Tags like UK, United Kingdom, States, America, White House, Visit, State underscore the diplomatic theme. This satire touches on trade, tariffs, and economy without overreaching into unseen motives. The dry humor lies in the visual irony of two leaders in suits, one royal and one presidential, amid formal backdrops. Artistic style uses crosshatching for depth, keeping focus on the central exchange.
Dave Whamond's cartoon splits the scene between Trump's Cabinet of stern-faced men in suits and Trump's Liquor Cabinet, where caricatures labeled Hegseth and Patel emerge disheveled amid bottles and barware, poking at Trump's cabinet problems. The dry humor targets Kash Patel as FBI director nominee and Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, amid drinking allegations and excessive drinking claims from The Atlantic. Unexplained absences and AWOL accusations add to the satire of unfit picks, with a defamation lawsuit looming. This piece captures the irony of Trump's best people turning into a partying liquor cabinet fiasco, all in a straightforward, insider jab at political absurdity.
Monte Wolverton\'s cartoon depicts a doctor holding up an xray that reveals an intestine shaped like the Strait of Hormuz, complete with stars indicating blockages and inflammation. Trump peers over the top, his distinctive hair visible, as the doctor diagnoses intermittent blockages, polyps, and suggests consuming more fiber while cutting back on fast food. Tags like Iran War and blockade tie into the visual pun, turning a geopolitical chokepoint into a medical ailment. The piece uses dry humor to highlight discomfort in a straightforward way, with the xray\'s pinkish intestine contrasting against the black background. Artistic elements include the doctor\'s pointing finger and Trump\'s curious pose, emphasizing the satire without overcomplicating the scene.
