Political cartoons for March 18

Wednesday’s political cartoons include Pete Hegseth in an unflattering cartoon, World War III, and more

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This cartoon depicts a shirtless and tattooed Pete Hegseth holding a press conference at a funeral for a soldier. The coffin is colored like an American flag and advertises a “USA” hat on top for $19.95. The screen behind Hegseth reads, “Play our videogame: Call of Duty: Tehran.” The flowers next to the casket read “$1 billion per day” and “RIP War Powers Act.” A poster behind him has a picture of Donald Trump holding a skull that reads “Killing Foreign Leaders” and “Sorry about the Girls School.” A photographer takes a photo of Hegseth, who shouts, “Don’t take unflattering photos of me!!!”

(Image credit: Jack Ohman / Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency)

An adult caveman is in a cave telling a scary story to a young boy, who also is dressed like a primitive human and looks frightened. It’s nighttime and a fire is burning. The adult says, “...And then, the host of Celebrity Apprentice started World War 3!”

(Image credit: Rick McKee / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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