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In this political cartoon, a submarine with Trump's face gets stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, spilling oil near a tanker amid Persian Gulf war tensions.
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
Emad Hajjaj's cartoon depicts a large black submarine with a red hull, stuck between orange landmasses in the Strait of Hormuz, its bow featuring an orange face with yellow hair and a red tie, clearly caricaturing Donald Trump. An American flag flies atop the vessel, while black oil spills into the blue water, reflecting the ship. Below, a smaller black tanker with a white figure onboard sails through the oily sea, tagged with Persian, Gulf, Sea, Tanker, Oil, War. The image satirizes US involvement in Middle East conflicts, particularly Iran war scenarios, without overreaching into hidden meanings. The composition is straightforward, with clear lines and bold colors emphasizing the blockage.
Donald Trump boxes an Iran bop bag Supreme Leader who refuses to stay down amid ongoing Middle East conflict.
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon shows Donald Trump, shirtless and wearing boxing gloves, repeatedly striking a large bop bag shaped like an Iranian cleric. Multiple faces of bearded men in turbans appear on the bag, which rebounds after each punch. A speech bubble captures Trump's frustrated commands for the figure to stay down. The image responds to reports of a new Iranian supreme leader and U.S. efforts against the regime in early 2026. It highlights the perceived futility of direct confrontations with Iran's leadership structure.
Maduro Flees MAGA Missiles in Explosive Drug Runner Cartoon
MADURO ON THE RUN FOR MISSILES by Bart van Leeuwen, politicalcartoons.com
Bart van Leeuwen's cartoon shows a mustachioed man in a suit with a Venezuelan-colored sash sprinting across a dusty landscape. He grips a white bag labeled Colombia, spilling white powder, as missiles decorated with stars, stripes, and MAGA text streak through an orange sky. A small house patterned like the American flag gets hit by a rocket in the background. The bold text Drug Runner labels the scene. This image ties into tags like Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, tensions, drug runner, regime change, military force, and Caribbean, offering a sharp visual jab at international politics with explosive humor.
Aug
11
2022
Getting bad ideas
GETTING BAD IDEAS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
May
22
2022
Alien Screams as Congress Probes UAPs in Munch Parody
UAP INVESTIGATIONS by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Randall Enos draws a green alien in the iconic pose of Edvard Munch's The Scream, hands on face with wide mouth, shouting 'They're on to us!' on a bridge with a 'No Screaming on Bridge' sign. The background features the U.S. Capitol building under a vibrant, swirling sunset sky. This political cartoon ties into UAP investigations by the House Permanent Select Committee, chaired by Adam Schiff, poking fun at UFO sightings and flying saucers. Aliens appear panicked by congressional scrutiny. The artwork apologizes to Edward Munch and credits CagleCartoons.com, blending classic art with modern extraterrestrial conspiracy themes for dry satirical effect.
Oct
11
2021
Beige Houses
BEIGE HOUSES by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
3
2021
Alien Balks at Meeting Leader, Cites Politics Fatigue in UFO Report Cartoon
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
Rick McKee's cartoon captures a classic sci-fi trope with a timely twist, showing a man with a UFO report confronting a small, antennae-sporting alien emerging from a spaceship under a starry night sky. The alien, with a yellow head and purple body, shouts in refusal, declaring it's sick of politics and won't be taken to any leader. This piece satirizes the 2021 government UFO report buzz, poking fun at how even extraterrestrials might be weary of Earth's political circus. The humor lands dryly, emphasizing universal exhaustion with leadership drama amid real-world discussions on unidentified aerial phenomena. Composition is clean, with the spaceship's ramp and the man's thoughtful pose adding to the absurdity.
Apr
11
2020
The Three Barrs
THE THREE BARRS by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
30
2019
Young and vibrant
YOUNG AND VIBRANT by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
TRUE Matisse Up Side Down
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
Procrastinator's Paradise: Last-Minute Tax Day Dash Captured in Hilarious Cartoon
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dive into this tax day procrastination cartoon where an elderly couple embodies the universal struggle of putting off taxes. The man, steering a red car, extends his arm to deposit an envelope into a blue USPS mailbox, quipping 'Someday I Will. You Just Wait And See.' in response to his wife's exasperated query about halting procrastination on tax day. This humorous tax filing delay illustration cleverly satirizes the annual ritual of last-minute rushes to meet IRS deadlines. As a political cartoon on IRS deadline avoidance, it pokes fun at human nature's tendency to delay inevitable civic duties. The satirical depiction of last-minute tax mailing resonates with anyone who's ever scrambled on April 15, blending procrastination humor in tax season with sharp editorial insight. Created in a colorful, cartoonish style, it features a clear blue sky, green bushes, and a building in the background, emphasizing the everyday setting of this relatable folly.
Mother Nature Demands Recycled Paper for Her Special Day Cards
MOTHER'S DAY CARDS COLOR by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Granlund's cartoon features Mother Nature, with a flower crown and green toga labeled 'Mother Nature,' expressing frustration over a non-recycled Mother's Day card pulled from a mailbox. Two rabbits watch as she holds the card reading 'For a Special Mother' and an envelope, surrounded by grass, flowers, and a tree branch. The speech bubble demands 'WHY ISN'T THIS ON RECYCLED PAPER ?!' Tags like mothers, mothers day, environment, recycle, recycled paper, and trees underscore the environmental message in this 2016 piece, blending holiday sentiment with a call for sustainability in greeting cards.
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