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Memorial portrait marks passing of longtime senator
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died in 2026 after decades in office. Colleagues and constituents noted his long service on armed services and judiciary committees. The memorial portrait responds to his death by presenting a formal image of the senator at a podium. The piece frames his career as complete and worthy of remembrance.
Todd Blanche Claims Arm's Length From Trump During Testimony
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
Todd Blanche testifies before a congressional committee that he operates at arm's length from the president. The image shows a cord running from Blanche directly to Donald Trump, who is crouched beneath the table clutching the line.
Senate colleagues exchange proof-of-life video advice outside Capitol
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
A political cartoon depicts two older senators outside the United States Senate building. One man holds a phone and tells the other that he is never too old to make a proof-of-life video. The exchange occurs amid visible columns labeled United States Senate. The image addresses persistent public questions about the advanced age of many sitting senators and their capacity to serve. No specific legislation or recent vote is shown. The visual focuses on the routine nature of such concerns within Congress.
Graham's Final Plea to Trump on Save America Act
Michael de Adder, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Lindsey Graham in an open casket declaring his dying wish to pass the Save America Act. Donald Trump appears behind the coffin while an elderly woman reacts in surprise. The scene responds to ongoing legislative debates involving the two figures in mid-2026.
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The MAGA Preserver
THE MAGA PRESERVER by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
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Never Indicted
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
GOP House Majority Depicted Clinging to Life in Hospital
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows the Republican-controlled House majority as an elephant patient in a hospital bed, hooked to an IV and covered by a blanket. A smiling man in a suit sits beside the bed holding the trunk. A newspaper on the bed reads that the GOP Majority is in critical condition. A banner overhead reads Proof of Life. The image comments on the narrow and precarious nature of the Republican House majority in mid-2026.
Grim Reaper warns Senator Graham about his reputation
GRIM REAPER ADDRESSES SENATOR GRAHAM IN BOAT by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows the Grim Reaper standing in a wooden boat on dark water, holding a pole and lantern, while addressing Senator Graham who kneels nearby. The speech bubble states that the senator's reputation precedes him. The scene uses a ferry motif with the senator in a blue suit and the hooded figure in tattered robes.
Lindsey Graham as Uncle Sam Requests Moment of Silence
LINDSEY GRAHAM UNCLE SAM MOMENT OF SILENCE by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Senator Lindsey Graham dressed as Uncle Sam calling for a moment of silence in his own honor. A second bubble clarifies the request is not meant as a polite evasion of criticism. The image appeared on July 13 2026.
News Anchor Reports Lindsey Graham Status
NEWS ANCHOR REPORTS LINDSEY GRAHAM STATUS by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
Lindsey portrait stands by casket as aides urge quick burial
LINDSEY PORTRAIT BESIDE FUNERAL CASKET by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
A portrait labeled Lindsey sits on an easel beside a casket while two men in dark suits stand behind it. One delivers a speech bubble line calling for a quick burial before the deceased can change his mind. The July 2026 image uses the funeral setting to comment on political indecision.
Lindsey Graham's Putt Misses Hole Marked Legacy of Service
LINDSEY GRAHAM MISSES PUTT LEGACY FLAG by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
On July 12 2026 Gary McCoy depicts Sen. Lindsey Graham on a golf green missing a short putt. The ball rolls past the hole as a yellow flag proclaims a legacy of service. The cartoon uses the golf metaphor to comment on the South Carolina Republican's record in Congress.
Trump directs worker to demolish remaining democracy pillars
TRUMP ORDERS DEMOLITION OF DEMOCRACY PILLARS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
On July 12 2026 the cartoon depicts Donald Trump instructing a construction worker to demolish the judiciary legislative and media pillars of a structure labeled democracy. The executive pillar already stands removed. A wrecking ball crane looms on the left while Trump gestures emphatically from the foreground rubble. The image responds to ongoing debates over institutional checks and executive actions during the second Trump term.
Lindsey Graham remembered as consistent advocate for military action
LINDSEY GRAHAM WAR HAWK TRIBUTE by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents Lindsey Graham in an obituary format dated 2026. It lists his birth and death years alongside a quote labeling him a consistent supporter of military engagements. The composition places the figure on the right with text blocks on the left. Publication occurred on July 12 2026. The visual focuses on his senate role and foreign policy positions active in prior years.
Tennessee gerrymander eliminates majority-Black congressional district
TENNESSEE GERRYMANDER ERASES BLACK DISTRICT by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
A robed figure labeled racism holds a newspaper headlined about the erasure of Tennessee's majority-Black congressional district. The cartoon responds to the state's new map that eliminates the 9th district. The stamp affirms the change as real. The image ties the redistricting directly to racial motivations in voting maps.
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