Political cartoons for May 20

Wednesday's political cartoons include puppet governments, slush funds and political baggage

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A politician kneels on a stage with a puppet on his hand during a campaign event. There’s a small crowd and a TV camera man. The puppet says, “My campaign promise: the U.S. will no longer prop up puppet governments overseas.”

(Image credit: Harley Schwadron / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

This cartoon depicts a mob of Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol. They carry Trump flags and confederate flags. One says, “I used a congressional hallway as a restroom! Where do I collect my Trump slush fund payout?”

(Image credit: Mike Luckovich / Copyright 2026 Creators Syndicate)

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