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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 Crawls Toward Golden Ass Trophy in 2026 Scene
TRUMP CRAWLS FOR GOLDEN ASS TROPHY by Schot, politicalcartoons.com
On July 9 2026 Donald Trump is shown crawling across the floor toward a golden trophy marked Golden Ass 2026. Two other men in business attire lean over him with shirts raised exposing their midsections. The scene places the trophy just out of reach as Trump extends one hand forward.
Observers Note Primitive Worship of AI Idol on Remote Island
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
A boat carrying two observers approaches a tropical island where large gray letters spelling AI stand on the beach. Two primitive figures in spotted coverings kneel on the sand facing the structure. A small bird stands to the left. The caption reads that the figures resemble a primitive species worshiping false gods. The scene is set against blue water, a yellow sun, and green foliage on the date of July 9, 2026.
US-Iran Ceasefire Wreckage Leaves Pilot Asking Next Step
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
A crashed aircraft labeled US-Iran Ceasefire lies in desert sand with rising smoke. The pilot, visible in the cockpit, asks what comes next after the agreement fails.
Trump hauls massive 2026 grift sacks while claiming salary donation
TRUMP PUSHES BILLIONS IN GRIFT SACKS by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
On July 9, 2026, Pat Bagley's cartoon depicts Donald Trump pushing a cart loaded with enormous sacks labeled 2026 and $2,000,000,000.00 GRIFT. A woman in a red hat hands him a small handbag while stating that he donates his $400,000 salary. The image contrasts the tiny claimed donation against the massive grift sacks. The scene draws from ongoing discussions of presidential finances and public salary claims during the period.
Lemon flies through blue sky labeled new air force one
LEMON FLIES AS NEW AIR FORCE ONE by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
A yellow lemon marked new air force one flies across a clear blue sky dotted with white clouds. Motion lines indicate forward movement. The image shows the lemon centered with text on its surface.
Figure Tumbles from Peace Deal Vessel into Shark-Filled Seas
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
A large vessel labeled Peace Deal lists sharply as a white-haired figure tumbles from its deck into shark-infested waters. The image, dated July 9 2026, shows the person upside down with limbs flailing and a small object falling nearby. Fins break the surface directly beneath the trajectory. The composition emphasizes the abrupt separation from the ship and the immediate threat below. No other text or figures appear on deck.
Figure holds sign declaring climate change a hoax
Tom Janssen, The Netherlands
A person in casual summer clothing holds a large sign overhead declaring climate change a hoax. The figure walks forward with the message prominently displayed across the upper body. This image responds to ongoing debates around climate policy and public skepticism in mid-2026.
Sneakers from multiple nations kick Middle East war ball
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
Multiple sneakers bearing recognizable brand logos converge on a black ball marked WAR against a solid green background. The text MIDDLE EAST WAR appears at the top. The composition shows the ball under simultaneous assault from several directions with motion lines indicating impact.
Trump applies lipstick to Iran War pig in wheelchair
TRUMP LIPSTICK ON IRAN WAR PIG by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump leans forward to apply lipstick to a pig wearing an Iran War shirt and seated in a wheelchair. A GOP elephant stands to the left with a startled expression. A sign reading GOP 202 appears behind the elephant. Trump holds a second lipstick tube in his left hand while speaking from a large bubble. The scene includes smoke and a control panel in the foreground.
Platner Drops Out of Race Amid Dramatic Plunge
PLATNER DROPS OUT FALLING by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a red-haired politician named Platner falling between skyscrapers on July 8, 2026. A banner at the bottom reads PLATNER DROPS OUT. The image shows the candidate with arms extended, purple jacket open, and a focused expression during the descent. This visual responds to the news of his withdrawal from an electoral contest active around the publication date.
Donald Trump redefines voter ID rules in polling place scene tied to voting rights debate.
Paul Duginski, CagleCartoons.com
A new political cartoon depicts Donald Trump redefining voter ID requirements at a polling place. The former president, shown in a white suit and hat, gestures toward a sign stating I.D. REQUIRED while a bird labeled JIM 2.0 smirks nearby. The bird's speech bubble states that I.D. stands for I DECIDE who gets to vote. Trump chuckles at the line. The image, published July 8, 2026, uses the Jim Crow reference to comment on ongoing debates over voter identification laws and access to the ballot. The cartoon ties the visual to concerns that such rules could limit participation in elections.
Trump sits in dunk tank cage while donkey holds ball
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Donald Trump sits inside a barred dunk tank structure above a grassy area. A donkey figure in a suit stands nearby holding a baseball and facing a yellow target board with a red center.
Figure Paints Dripping Red Star on Wall Before Sneaking Away
MAN PAINTING RED STAR ON WALL by Petar Pismestrovic, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a man in dark clothing painting a large red star on a light-colored wall at night. Paint drips from the star. The figure then walks to the right holding a bucket of red paint and a brush. A building with illuminated windows stands in the background along with a yellow circle in the sky. The signature appears near the bottom. The image presents an act of applying a political symbol in a covert manner.
Missiles illustrate strained US Iran Israel memorandum
MISSILES AS US IRAN ISRAEL MEMORANDUM by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts three missiles labeled U.S., Iran and Israel carrying pieces of the phrase Memorandum of Understanding. The missiles fly in separate directions with exhaust trails, suggesting a fractured agreement. Published on July 8 2026, the image comments on ongoing diplomatic strains involving arms and regional security among the three parties.
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