Daryl Cagle's political cartoon cleverly twists the classic monster under bed scenario into a commentary on immigration fear, with a parent assuring a terrified child that there are no ICE agents lurking below. The image captures the essence of deportation fears plaguing families amid strict border enforcement and Trump era politics. Through satirical humor, it highlights childhood anxiety amplified by real-world immigration policy, family separation, and immigrant rights concerns, making a poignant statement on how political decisions invade even the sanctity of bedtime stories.
A giant pumpkin carved with Donald Trump's features and labeled authoritarianism looms outside a child's bedroom window on Halloween night, denying the existence of the Great Pumpkin in a speech bubble.
In a cartoon published September 29 2025 two girls converse in a sandbox about Halloween plans. The child on the right states she wanted to dress as a clown but her parents feared Trump would take it personally. The background includes playground equipment and greenery under a clear sky. The image references ongoing political tensions around the former and potential future president. Artist Christopher Weyant signed the work for the Boston Globe.
On June 11 2025 Rick McKee published a cartoon showing Elon Musk in a crossed-out MAGA cap amid a sea of children. One child holds a newspaper headline linking Musk to Trump and the Epstein files. Another raises a yellow sign reading Gud Lucht IN EL Salvador. The bottom caption reads WE MADE IT FOR FATHER'S DAY. The image references recent deportation policies to El Salvador and ongoing Epstein document releases.