The cast of characters during the political cycles over the past decade or so has provided plenty of satirical fuel for political cartoons across the USA TODAY Network. As the 2026 calendar moves into the fall behind a whirlwind of tariffs and taxes and political headlines from President Donald Trump and more, we’re looking back on some of the best of the best cartoons in recent history.

The cast of characters during the political cycles over the past decade or so has provided plenty of satirical fuel for political cartoons across the USA TODAY Network.

As the 2026 calendar moves into the fall behind a whirlwind of tariffs and taxes and political headlines from President Donald Trump and more, we’re looking back on some of the best of the best cartoons in recent history.

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