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Trump Claims Mount Rushmore Spot From Mar-a-Lago Asylum
Malcolm McGookin, CagleCartoons.com
Donald Trump asserts he remains the nation's greatest president and belongs on Mount Rushmore while confined in a 2030 Mar-a-Lago facility for the criminally insane. A fellow resident counters with claims that nurses steal his socks. The piece frames both statements as equivalent delusions, underscoring the cartoon's view that Trump's self-aggrandizing rhetoric has crossed into clinical territory.
Keystone XL Pipeline Project Draws Trump Echoes
KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE ECHOES TRUMP by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
The Keystone XL pipeline project faces renewed scrutiny in 2026 as echoes of prior administration policies surface in energy and trade discussions. Officials reference past directives on cross border infrastructure while current stakeholders weigh environmental and economic impacts. The piece argues that the project continues to reflect lingering influence from earlier presidential priorities on fossil fuel development and international relations.
Son Cites Presidential Vulgarity to Justify His Own Swearing
SON DEFENDS SWEARING VIA PRESIDENTIAL EXAMPLE by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a mother and son in a domestic setting where the son defends his use of vulgar language by citing the president's public example. The speech bubble from the son questions why he cannot use obscenities if the nation's leader does so without consequence. The scene includes household details such as a tablet in the mother's hands and mechanical parts on the wall. The argument highlights ongoing debates about language standards in public life and their influence on younger generations. The cartoon responds to recent discussions about presidential rhetoric and its broader societal effects.
Doctor Advises Parents to Disregard Trump's Vaccination Order
DOCTOR URGES IGNORING TRUMP VACCINE ORDER by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
A doctor has publicly advised parents to disregard a presidential order on childhood vaccinations. The recommendation comes as the Trump administration advances new immunization policies. The stance highlights tensions between federal health directives and medical advice given directly to families. The piece presents the doctor's counsel as protective of children and critical of the order's approach.
Cartoon mocks proposed payouts to January 6 defendants
CARTOON MOCKS PROPOSED PAYOUTS TO JANUARY 6 DEFENDANTS by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
A proposal for compensation to January 6 defendants has drawn sharp criticism from opponents who view it as rewarding those convicted of attacking the Capitol and police. The editorial cartoon portrays the idea as a presidential slush fund for rioters, highlighting the perceived absurdity of compensating participants in the 2021 events.
Bar Patrons Debate Trump's Potential Third Term Bid
TRUMP THIRD TERM BAR CONVERSATION by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Discussions about a potential third term for Donald Trump continue in 2026 amid ongoing questions about electoral processes and term limits. The cartoon captures public skepticism regarding whether votes would be respected in any such effort. It takes the position that any attempt would hinge on disregarding voter input rather than following constitutional norms.
Trump Family Gift Prompts Castle Guards to Reject Delivery
TRUMP FAMILY GRIFT TROJAN PIG by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The Trump family faces renewed scrutiny over business dealings and influence peddling. Guards at a symbolic fortress receive a large wooden pig marked grift and immediately demand its return. The episode highlights ongoing concerns about gifts and favors tied to the family name.
Trump Targets Voter Fraud Claims in Moby Dick Parody
TRUMP HARPOONS VOTER FRAUD WHITE WHALE by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon by Jimmy Margulies portrays Donald Trump dressed as Captain Ahab from Moby Dick, aiming a harpoon at a small goldfish labeled voter fraud in a bowl. A banner overhead reads The WHITE WHALE. Published July 20 2026 the image comments on Trump's continued focus on voter fraud allegations years after the 2024 election. The visual reduces the expansive claim to a tiny contained target suggesting futility or disproportion in the pursuit.
Statue of Liberty overlooks murky reflecting pool labeled Trump corruption
STATUE OF LIBERTY VIEWS TRUMP CORRUPTION POOL by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
On July 9 2026 the cartoon shows the Statue of Liberty gazing at a reflecting pool filled with green murky water labeled Trump corruption. A banner above reads drain the swamp beside a small airplane. The figure wears an America 250 sash. The scene references ongoing political debates about government ethics and past campaign rhetoric during the America 250 period.
Trump swaps emoluments rules for Santa gifts in holiday scene
TRUMP PUSHES SANTA CLAUSE OVER EMOLUMENTS by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
On July 3 2026 Jimmy Margulies depicts Donald Trump dressed as Santa Claus pushing aside the emoluments clause in favor of holiday presents. Trump sits holding a document citing the Constitution ban on government corruption while gripping a large sack marked GRIFT filled with dollar signs. The speech bubble urges forgetting the emoluments clause to pursue the Santa clause instead. The image responds to ongoing debates about presidential business dealings and foreign payments during the holiday period.
Jan
27
2026
Kristi Noem Skates on Thin Ice Over 'Executing Americans' Gaffe in Viral Cartoon
ICE STARTING TO CRACK by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
This Kristi Noem cartoon captures the South Dakota governor in a precarious position on thin ice, her hat emblazoned with 'NOEM' as she incredulously asks if executing Americans in the street isn't a good look. The image, a sharp political satire, alludes to the ongoing presidential immunity debates surrounding Donald Trump, where his allies like Noem find themselves on shaky ground. With the 'DANGER THIN ICE' sign prominently featured, the artwork highlights the risks of endorsing extreme views on executive power. Amid Noem's own memoir backlash involving her dog-killing anecdote, this thin ice metaphor amplifies the GOP backlash she's facing. The humorous political art style underscores the absurdity, making it a viral cartoon potential hit. Overall, it's a biting commentary on conservative politics satire in American discourse.
Jul
3
2025
Diaper marked Big Beautiful Bill sits beside Sharpie pen
BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
A white diaper printed with Big Beautiful Bill rests on a surface next to a Sharpie marker. The diaper shows yellow discoloration and a torn opening. The scene references recent congressional action on tax legislation and spending reductions.
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.
WALZ AND VANCE AS ALPHONSE AND GASTON
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
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RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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