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Apr
9
2026
Paul Duginski's cartoon shows a caricatured Trump gesturing proudly while speaking about obliterating the moral compass, a large dome-like structure labeled 'Moral Compass' with directional arrows, placed on the White House roof. The title 'White House Wreckovations' plays on renovations, suggesting destructive changes. Tags including president, MAGA, White House, demolition, morality, ethics, obliteration, Republicans, and Iran war frame the image as a critique of ethical standards in politics. The scene captures a dark night setting with part of the building and trees visible, emphasizing the theme of moral destruction in Washington.
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Mar
3
2026
Duginski holds Trump accountable for his campaign promise to end wars within 24 hours of taking office. The Los Angeles Times illustrator catalogs the ongoing conflicts that remain unresolved. The broken promise imagery reflects sustained journalistic skepticism of Trump's foreign policy boasts.
Feb
23
2026
The cartoon depicts North Carolina's traditional hog industry alongside a massive AI data center facility shaped like a hog and plugged directly into the power grid. It highlights how the rapid expansion of data centers for artificial intelligence is creating enormous electricity demands similar to the state's established agricultural sector. The visual draws a parallel between the environmental and infrastructure pressures from both industries.
Feb
3
2026
A political cartoon by John Cole depicts a North Carolina man blaming border crossers for bringing diseases, only to learn the measles outbreak stems from local anti-vax resistance in South Carolina. The image responds to rising measles cases tied to vaccine hesitancy rather than immigration. It uses two panels to contrast public rhetoric with reported facts on the outbreak. The cartoon highlights how claims about border-related illnesses overlook domestic factors driving infections.
