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Trump Family Gift Prompts Castle Guards to Reject Delivery
TRUMP FAMILY GRIFT TROJAN PIG by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The Trump family faces renewed scrutiny over business dealings and influence peddling. Guards at a symbolic fortress receive a large wooden pig marked grift and immediately demand its return. The episode highlights ongoing concerns about gifts and favors tied to the family name.
AIPAC Donors Steer Blame Toward China Amid Election Security Warnings
AIPAC DONORS AND COMPROMISED ELECTIONS by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump addressed election security in a July 2026 speech, highlighting foreign interference risks. AIPAC-linked donors in the cartoon redirect attention to China while delivering cash to party symbols. The piece critiques how such funding undercuts claims of protecting American elections from outside influence.
Trump Keeps Hormuz Open as Iran Shuts Gate
TRUMP PUSHES OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint for global oil transit as the United States and Iran maintain opposing stances on access. Donald Trump positions an open checkpoint while an Iranian official signals closure. The editorial highlights the standoff's direct impact on energy markets and shipping security.
Trump Housing Plan Shows Obama Living Rent Free in His Head
OBAMA LIVES RENT-FREE IN TRUMP by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The July 2026 image depicts Donald Trump with a thought bubble containing Barack Obama, accompanied by the caption Obama lives rent-free inside his head. The bottom text labels the scene Trump Housing Affordability Plan. The visual ties the former president's presence to the current housing policy discussion.
Trump DOJ Tips Scales of Justice Toward Election Interference
TRUMP DOJ WEIGHS DOWN JUSTICE SCALE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon dated July 10, 2026, depicts an ornate scales of justice buckling under the weight of a massive figure labeled Trump's DOJ. The opposite pan hangs empty and elevated. Text above reads RIGGING the ELECTION. The image responds to ongoing concerns over Department of Justice actions and their potential impact on electoral processes during the Trump administration.
Prediction Markets Weigh Trump Midterm Interference Risks
PREDICTION MARKET ON TRUMP MIDTERM MEDDLING by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
A woman seated with a prediction market tablet watches Donald Trump on television in this July 9 2026 cartoon. Her speech bubble draws a parallel between potential midterm election interference and earlier involvement in World Cup soccer. The scene highlights ongoing public attention to betting markets and political developments ahead of the 2026 elections.
Trump Overshadows Miller and Devil on Platform
TRUMP HEAD WITH MILLER AND DEVIL by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
A large caricature of Donald Trump dominates the frame with an orange face and yellow hair. To the right, a smaller Stephen Miller figure in a blue shirt stands beside a red devil holding a pitchfork. A speech bubble from the devil says 'WAIT YOUR TURN!' A tiny figure with a swastika armband appears behind Miller. The image is dated July 6, 2026, and signed by Randall Enos with a Cagle Cartoons credit line.
Trump and Iran Leader Share Hormuz Tollbooth in New Cartoon
TRUMP IRAN LEADERS HORMUZ TOLLBOOTH by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
A new political cartoon shows President Trump and Iran's supreme leader sharing a tollbooth positioned across the Strait of Hormuz. Both figures extend their hands toward passing cargo ships while American and Iranian flags fly from the structure. The image comments on ongoing disputes over control of the vital oil shipping route.
SCOTUS TPS Ruling Pierces Haitian Protections in Trump-Era Challenge
TRUMP VOODOO SCOTUS TPS RULING HAITIANS by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon from June 27, 2026, shows a figure representing Haitians as a voodoo doll pierced by a pin labeled SCOTUS TPS Ruling. The image responds to a Supreme Court decision affecting temporary protected status for Haitian nationals. The title references Trump voodoo, suggesting administration pressure on the court outcome. The drawing uses the doll metaphor to illustrate harm to the community from the ruling on immigration protections.
Supreme Court Building Shown With Altered Inscription Under Trump
SUPREME COURT OF TRUMP by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents the Supreme Court building in Washington with the traditional inscription changed to read UNEQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW. The title below identifies the structure as the SUPREME COURT of TRUMP. Statues remain in place on either side of the central steps while trees stand to the left and right of the facade.
Trump Sun Scorches Activist's Global Warming Plea
TRUMP SUN OVERPOWERS GLOBAL WARMING PROTEST by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump remains a central figure in U.S. politics on June 26, 2026. Ongoing debates over climate policy continue amid his influence. The piece portrays the sun as Trump to highlight resistance to warming efforts.
Jun
6
2026
CBS Interrupts 60 Minutes Broadcast for Trump Appeasement Changes
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a viewer watching an on-screen announcement from 60 Minutes that interrupts the broadcast for personnel changes at CBS to appease Trump. The scene shows the television set displaying the message while the viewer remains seated and a dog lies on the floor. The date of June 2026 places the image in a period of ongoing discussion about media ownership and external political pressure on news outlets.
Trump Loyalty Push Creates One-Way Path for Republicans
TRUMP'S IDEA OF LOYALTY by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows an elephant representing Republicans driving a car past a loyalty sign and a one-way street marker. A speech bubble notes that changes in Washington now feature only one-way streets. The scene responds to ongoing primary challenges and pressure on moderate members to align with specific demands. As of late May 2026, midterm cycles and nomination fights continue to highlight divisions within the party. The visual uses road signs to illustrate restricted choices for those seeking to advance.
Apr
16
2026
Vance as Jesus Smashes Church-State Wall in Bagley's Satirical Cartoon
VANCE AND POPE by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's cartoon shows JD Vance dressed as Jesus, labeled 'VANCE,' swinging a massive wrecking ball to shatter a brick wall marked with signs pointing to 'STATE' and 'CHURCH.' He shouts 'STAYETH IN THY LANE!' at a figure resembling the Pope, who holds an olive branch and dove, symbols of peace. In the background, the U.S. Capitol flies an American flag, while a church with a cross represents the Vatican. Tags like war, peace, JD Vance, religion, Trump, and scripture underscore the satire on blurring lines between church and state, with Vance enforcing boundaries ironically through destruction. The image critiques political figures invoking religion amid Capitol politics.
Apr
15
2026
Dick Wright's Take on the Trump-Pope Feud: Poking the Wrong Bear
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dick Wright's political cartoon depicts a Pope-like figure in white attire, extending a thin rod toward the rear of a massive brown bear, complete with a dangling red tie and sparkling effects at the point of contact. The yellow label reads 'POKING THE WRONG BEAR,' playing on the idiom with a twist. This satirical illustration ties into the Trump-Pope feud, using the bear as a stand-in for power, the red tie evoking Trump's signature look, and the poking action suggesting provocation. Cartoonists often employ such animal metaphors for political commentary, and Wright's style here delivers clear lines and exaggerated features for impact. The image avoids overstatement, sticking to visible elements like the bear's claws and fur details, making it a straightforward jab at ongoing tensions.
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