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Trump Cast as Wealth Dispenser in Political Arena
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump remains a central figure in debates over wealth and political power as of September 2026. The cartoon responds to ongoing scrutiny of how personal fortune intersects with public life and policy influence. It portrays the former president amid symbols of money to critique that dynamic. The editorial position frames Trump's association with wealth as a defining and problematic feature of his political presence.
Sep
10
2026
Trump Channels Taxpayer Cash into GOP Midterm Push
Marian Kamensky, Austria
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, former President Trump has positioned himself as a central force in Republican campaigns, directing resources and mobilizing supporters. The cartoon highlights the use of taxpayer money in these efforts and the intense partisan divide, with Democrats portrayed as under attack. It takes the position that such involvement risks undermining fair electoral processes.
Sep
2
2026
GOP horsemanship
GOP HORSEMANSHIP by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon depicts several puppet-like figures with elephant features holding strings attached to a horse labeled THE PRESIDENCY. The image illustrates competing pulls on the office amid disarray. It responds to ongoing discussions about party influence and leadership dynamics around the 2026 period.
Stockbroker pitches investments tied to Trump vote count
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
A stockbroker on the phone recommends investments expected to perform under a Trump-controlled political vote count. The scene occurs amid visible symbols of restraint including handcuffs on an investments sign and a barred door resembling a prison cell. The piece responds to ongoing concerns about election integrity and potential political interference in vote tabulation processes. It takes the position that such influence creates opportunities for financial gain tied directly to control over electoral outcomes.
DSA Spikes the Democratic Big Tent Claim
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
Democratic leaders continue to promote the party as a big tent open to all factions. The DSA's growing role creates visible friction with establishment figures like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. This dynamic highlights ongoing tensions over the party's direction and messaging ahead of future elections. The piece argues that the big tent claim rings hollow when the socialist wing dominates and dismisses traditional voices.
Trump Pulls Blanche's Strings to Cut Lady Justice
TRUMP PULLS BLANCHE'S STRINGS TO CUT LADY JUSTICE by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump directs his attorney Todd Blanche to undermine judicial processes through direct influence. The move raises concerns over executive interference in legal proceedings. The piece portrays this as an assault on impartial justice.
No-War President Depicted Launching Iran Strike While Admitting Lie
NO-WAR PRESIDENT LIES ON IRAN STRIKE by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon published July 21, 2026, depicts a fighter jet marked Iran launching a barrage of missiles while a speech bubble from the cockpit reads OK, SO I LIED. A sign overhead labels the scene The No-War President. The image responds to recent reports of U.S. military action against Iran that contradict earlier campaign assurances against new conflicts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump Putin and Xi Divide Global Spheres on World Maps
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE by Ratt, politicalcartoons.com
The January 2026 cartoon depicts Donald Trump Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping as oversized globes whose faces bear detailed world maps. It responds to renewed talk of spheres of influence involving Venezuela Greenland Russia and China.
2026 Predictions Show Trump Tornado and Shifting World Order
YEAR 2026 PREDICTIONS by Paresh Nath, politicalcartoons.com
Paresh Nath's January 2026 predictions panel series opens with a fortune teller viewing a crystal ball. Subsequent sections show a Trump tornado, an elephant and donkey arguing over the US 250th anniversary, leaders tugging at a globe, a UN figure pondering conflict zones, China boosting influence in the global south, a robot waving a jobs sign amid chaos, workers chasing clean tech, and athletes from USA, Canada and Mexico scrambling for a World Cup football.
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