Political cartoons for June 12

Friday’s political cartoons include a calculated risk, a warm welcome, and more

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A stereotypical rich guy in top hat, tuxedo, and bow tie holds a newspaper that has a headline of "Tom Steyer: Self-funded". The rich guy uses his cane to point at a vending machine filled with politicians and says, "Why risk it, when buying a politician is so much easier?

(Image credit: Paul Duginski / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

Donald Trump is dressed as a police officer or ICE agent. He holds a sign in one hand that says "Welcome World Cup". His other hand holds a leashed, ferocious dog that is biting the jersey of a dark-skinned man in a soccer uniform.

(Image credit: Pat Bagley / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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