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North Carolina Election Rules Route Mail Ballots Straight to Trash
NC RULES TRASH MAIL BALLOTS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
North Carolina election officials have implemented rules that invalidate or discard large numbers of mail ballots. The changes affect voter access in the state. The editorial criticizes the policy as an unnecessary barrier to participation.
Trump Wields Tariffs Club Against Canadian-Led Trade Odyssey
Steve Nease, Freelance
President Trump escalates tariffs on trading partners including Canada in mid-2026. The move targets imports amid ongoing disputes over trade balances and supply chains. Allies respond with coordinated pushback through diplomatic and economic channels. The cartoon casts the confrontation as a one-sided power play by the oversized tariff wielder against smaller coordinated opponents.
North Carolina Population Growth Strains Resources Amid Ongoing Drought
NC POPULATION GROWTH AMID DROUGHT by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a large green fish inside a fishbowl with the water level significantly lowered. The fish bears the label N.C. POPULATION GROWTH across its body while the word DROUGHT appears in the remaining water. Heat lines rise from the bowl and a thought bubble reads UH-OH.... The image addresses rapid population increases in North Carolina occurring at the same time as drought conditions reduce water supplies. The visual places the population label directly on the fish to link growth with the shrinking habitat. Publication occurred on July 24 2026 during a period when state officials monitored reservoir levels and growth patterns in urban areas.
Police Search Near Monument for Hiding President
SEARCH FOR PRESIDENT NEAR MONUMENT by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
On July 11 2026 officers in blue uniforms search the grounds around a tall monument and a yellow fire hydrant. One officer asks where the president is hiding while another ponders golden in a thought bubble. The scene includes directional markers and grass patches under a clear sky.
FIFA referee shows red card to diaper-clad Trump on World Cup pitch
FIFA RED CARDS CRYING TRUMP BABY by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
On July 6, 2026, a cartoon depicts a FIFA referee brandishing a red card at a diapered figure resembling Donald Trump sprawled on a soccer field. The oversized infant wails while a player wearing a World Cup jersey stands to the side. A soccer ball rests nearby on the grass. The scene references ongoing tensions around the 2026 World Cup hosting and political figures associated with the event.
Kids puzzle over FIFA road signs and detour chaos
Ingrid Rice, British Columbia, Canada
A cartoon shows two children seated beside road closure and detour signs tied to a FIFA event. One child asks what the acronym stands for while the other relays a frustrated, censored remark from a parent about finding alternate routes.
NC Seawalls and coastal beach erosion
NC SEAWALLS AND COASTAL BEACH EROSION by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
FIFA leadership guards revenue streams from American soccer events
FIFA HAS USED US SOCCER AS A CASH COW by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents a bald man wearing a blue FIFA goalkeeper kit and oversized yellow gloves. He stands centered in a soccer goal with multiple burlap sacks printed with dollar signs placed on the field grass nearby. The scene responds to ongoing discussions about FIFA revenue from the upcoming World Cup hosted in the United States. Publication occurs ahead of the 2026 tournament schedule. The visual emphasizes financial flows connected to American soccer markets under current FIFA leadership.
Jun
14
2026
New U.S. World Cup Jerseys Hide Waldo in Plain Sight
NEW WORLD CUP JERSEYS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a dense crowd of spectators wearing the new red and white striped U.S. World Cup jerseys. The top text notes that the uniforms make it much harder to locate Waldo among the fans. The image references the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The visual plays on the classic Where's Waldo search books by filling the scene with similar striped shirts. The artist's signature appears in the lower right.
Jun
11
2026
Trump as Statue of Liberty Holds 2026 World Cup Ball and Custom Bill
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP by Alla and Chavdar, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon portrays Donald Trump with the body of the Statue of Liberty, one arm raised holding a soccer ball marked FIFA World Cup 2026 and the other holding a $250 bill featuring his own image, set against the backdrop of the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Jun
10
2026
Trump and Infantino Clash Over 2026 World Cup Cash
FOOTBALL FOR ALL by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Donald Trump holding a trophy marked Infantino as money flies around him. Text declares the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, tying the scene to the tournament hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
NC The lame duck's overdue egg
NC THE LAME DUCK'S OVERDUE EGG by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
7
2026
Trump's Likeness Tops FIFA World Cup Trophy Held by Infantino
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
The image depicts the FIFA World Cup trophy transformed with Donald Trump's face as its centerpiece. Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, holds the base firmly. Several soccer players stand nearby, including figures resembling Kylian Mbappé and others in national kits. The scene references the upcoming 2026 World Cup hosted in part by the United States. Trump's prominent placement on the trophy underscores his outsized role in public discussions around the event.
NC Whatley candidacy dragged down by Trump polls
NC WHATLEY CANDIDACY DRAGGED DOWN BY TRUMP POLLS by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
May
9
2026
Iran and nukes
IRAN AND NUKES by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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