trumps pen pal
May
18
2026
The cartoon shows Donald Trump with a gas pump labeled GAS PRICES aimed toward a man wearing a red MAGA hat who has both hands raised. Trump states his base would still vote for him even if he shot someone, and the supporter responds that it depends on the type of gun. The artist signature WHAMOND and cagle.com/whamond appear at the bottom.
Apr
23
2026
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.
Apr
13
2026
Dave Granlund's cartoon titled 'Pope Leo vs. Trump' features the pontiff holding a cross with the speech bubble 'Symbol of Whom I Worship...', directly contrasting Trump's figure gripping a 'T' pendant and echoing the same phrase. This setup underscores criticism against war, with Pope Leo positioned as a peace advocate facing off against Trump's self-referential symbol. Tags like insults pope, not a fan, Vatican, Catholics, and Christians amplify the satirical jab at political hubris invading religious spheres. The image stays simple, focusing on the two figures and their held items to drive home the point without added clutter.
Apr
5
2026
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.
Apr
2
2026
Dave Whamond's cartoon shows a wooden pirate ship tilting over waves, with a figure resembling Trump in a skull cap saying 'Nothing against the women but these boys are doing a heckuva job!' Women labeled Leavitt and Tulsi stand on a plank, another labeled Bondi splashes in water wearing a cowboy hat. A suited man steers, a shirtless man holds a raccoon, tying into tags like AG Pam Bondi ousted, Trump loyalist, walking the plank, Kristi Noem, Tulsi Gabbard, dead women walking, Kash Patel, incompetence, Trumps kooky cabinet, and ship metaphor for political upheaval.
Mar
25
2026
The image shows Donald Trump on the White House balcony next to an aide while a large wooden horse on wheels occupies the foreground. A speech bubble poses a question about a secret gift from Iran. The scene references ongoing Middle East tensions and negotiations as of the March 2026 publication date.
Mar
20
2026
The cartoon depicts a boxing ring where Uncle Sam, wearing a top hat and patriotic shorts, advances aggressively, punching a referee in striped shirt who clutches a white dove. The referee's arm extends to halt the fight, but Uncle Sam shouts 'BACK OFF! I'M BETTING AGAINST YOU!' Meanwhile, the opponent, labeled 'Iran' with a nuclear symbol on his back, sprawls knocked out on the canvas. Stars indicate the impact. This setup uses boxing metaphor to satirize US foreign policy toward Iran, portraying America as betting against peace interventions, possibly represented by the dove-bearing referee. The artwork by Margolis & Cox captures tensions with dry humor, emphasizing unchecked aggression in international relations.
