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ICE Agents Approach Infant in Hospital Bassinet Over Citizenship Claim
BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows two figures in protective vests and caps positioned next to a hospital bassinet containing an infant. One figure extends handcuffs toward the baby while a sign references US citizenship by birth right. The composition places the figures on either side of the bassinet with text across the top. This responds to ongoing discussions around birthright citizenship policies active near the July 2025 publication date. The visual arrangement highlights enforcement elements in a medical environment.
Trump Claims Big Beautiful Bill Shields Medicaid While Pouring Gas on Lantern
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
On July 1 2025 Michael de Adder depicts Donald Trump holding a gas can labeled GAS and pouring into a lantern labeled LIGHT. Trump states his big beautiful bill will protect Medicaid. The image responds to ongoing congressional debates over Republican legislation affecting healthcare funding.
King George Gets It Wrong
KING GEORGE GETS IT WRONG by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
GOP Elephant Prepares to Light Big Beautiful Bill Firework
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts the Republican elephant crouched over a large firework canister labeled Big Beautiful Bill. The figure holds a lit match to the fuse while a speech bubble states This is gonna hurt. Spent matches lie on the ground nearby. The image responds to congressional action on a major budget and tax measure that includes provisions affecting Medicaid and the federal deficit. The visual uses the traditional GOP symbol to illustrate internal party caution about the legislation ahead of a Fourth of July timing.
Towards a Third World War
TOWARDS A THIRD WORLD WAR by Plop and KanKr, politicalcartoons.com
Founding fathers argue over Declaration text while pushing fireworks as national priority.
FOUNDING FATHERS FIREWORKS by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
On June 29 2025 Gary McCoy depicts Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington gathered around a table. Franklin holds the Declaration and proposes altering the pursuit of happiness line to reference big ol awesome fireworks. Jefferson and Washington agree the change means the same thing and cheer the idea. The scene plays on July Fourth themes near the holiday.
Jun
28
2025
GOP elephant readies match near big beautiful bill firework packed with tax and Medicaid cuts
BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a GOP elephant holding a box of matches and a lit match near a large firework rocket labeled Big Beautiful Bill. The rocket lists tax cuts for the rich and Medicaid cuts for the poor. The elephant states there is no way this will blow up in its face. The image uses Fourth of July imagery to comment on Republican budget legislation combining tax reductions and spending cuts. The visual suggests potential political backlash from the policy mix.
Fourth of July fireworks
Guy Parsons, PoliticalCartoons.com
THE DANGEROUS NUCLEAR RACE
by Angel Boligan, politicalcartoons.com
SCOTUS Protects Kids With Commonsense Ruling
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
Two White House Situation Rooms
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Trump Urges Congress War Resolution as Tank Advances on Iran
TRUMP DEMANDS TOTAL SURRENDER FROM IRAN by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a U.S. Congress Joint Resolution of War document being crushed beneath the treads of a green tank that is firing a shell. Published June 17 2025 the image responds to reports of President Trump demanding total surrender from Iran and related discussions of military action without prior congressional approval.
ICE Agents Indiscriminate Seizures
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Jun
11
2025
Couple Weighs Cape Vacation Against Hiding From ICE Raids
HIDING FROM ICE RAIDS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
In this June 11, 2025 cartoon, a couple at an outdoor cafe table discusses whether to vacation on Cape Cod or remain home to hide from ICE raids. The scene reflects ongoing debates over immigration enforcement, states rights, and federal authority in Los Angeles and other areas. The dialogue highlights perceived hypocrisy in responses to raids versus other events. The setting includes city buildings and casual dining elements typical of summer discussions.
States Rights Stand Off
STATES RIGHTS STAND OFF by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
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