Milt Priggee

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Vote to Light the Darkness
VOTE TO LIGHT THE DARKNESS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a glowing candle labeled Your Vote against a dark background, accompanied by the quote Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. Published on September 3, 2026, it encourages citizens to participate in elections rather than complain about political conditions. The visual emphasizes voting as a constructive action that can illuminate and improve democracy. This approach aligns with longstanding calls for higher voter engagement during election cycles.
Trump Campaign Promises Offer No Substance
TRUMP CAMPAIGN PROMISES OFFER NO SUBSTANCE by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a figure resembling Donald Trump in a MAGA hat presenting a sandwich consisting only of bread labeled as campaign promises. The image references the classic Where's the beef slogan to underscore the absence of concrete policy details. Published on September 3, 2026, the work comments on ongoing debates about the substance of political pledges during election seasons. It aligns with broader discussions of voter expectations for tangible platforms rather than rhetoric alone. The visual metaphor emphasizes criticism of repeated patterns in campaign messaging without delivering specifics on key issues.
Trump Tugs at Canadian Moose
TRUMP TUGS AT CANADIAN MOOSE by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a large moose labeled Canada with a weary expression as a caricature of Donald Trump yanks on its antler using a red strap. The moose wears a black cap with Canada written on it and has a red bar across its antlers. Trump appears disheveled with tongue out and sweat drops. Text at the bottom reads WEAREGETTINGS CREWED.ORG suggesting Canada feels exploited. Published on September 3 2026 the piece addresses US Canada relations under renewed Trump influence on trade and diplomacy.
Sep
3
2026
25 Years After 9/11
25 YEARS AFTER 9/11 by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by embedding imagery of the Twin Towers and the hijacked plane within the large numerals. It serves as a stark visual reminder of the event's lasting national significance without additional commentary or figures.
Gloria Steinem Tribute
GLORIA STEINEM TRIBUTE by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Gloria Steinem, the pioneering feminist activist and journalist, died in 2026 at age 92. Her work advanced women's rights, reproductive freedom, and gender equality over decades. The tribute reflects on her influence and the sense of loss felt by supporters of those causes.
Republican Lion and American Calf
REPUBLICAN LION AND AMERICAN CALF by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a lion marked Republicans with an American calf in its mouth. A Woody Allen quote about the lion and calf lying down together runs along the bottom. The image uses the biblical reference to comment on political power dynamics as of the September 2026 publication date.
Trump Trumpism Wrecking Ball Crane
TRUMP TRUMPISM WRECKING BALL CRANE by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump operating a crane with a wrecking ball labeled Trumpism. The ball swings toward a city skyline as the vehicle moves on tracks. The image uses the crane and ball to illustrate the impact of Trumpism on urban structures.
Trump Tainted Beef Imports from Argentina
TRUMP TAINTED BEEF IMPORTS FROM ARGENTINA by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a figure labeled Trumpism pouring liquid into a well while two men in MAGA hats question why the Kool-Aid contains beef chunks. A sign at the bottom states Trump imports tainted beef from Argentina. The scene references recent policy allowing beef imports from Argentina amid concerns over quality. Supporters appear puzzled by the outcome of the trade decision. The image uses the classic Kool-Aid metaphor to illustrate how backers process the news of the imports.
Sep
2
2026
GOP horsemanship
GOP HORSEMANSHIP by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon depicts several puppet-like figures with elephant features holding strings attached to a horse labeled THE PRESIDENCY. The image illustrates competing pulls on the office amid disarray. It responds to ongoing discussions about party influence and leadership dynamics around the 2026 period.
MAGA Supporter Spanked by Republicans
MAGA SUPPORTER SPANKED BY REPUBLICANS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a caricature of Donald Trump bent over with pants down, pleading 'Please sir! May I have another!' while a Republican figure holds a Trump-labeled book ready to strike. Published September 1, 2026, the image comments on the power relationship between Trump and the Republican Party after recent electoral events.
Trump's Iran War Backfires
TRUMP'S IRAN WAR BACKFIRES by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon depicts Donald Trump launching an Iran war boomerang that returns to strike him with multiple crises. The image shows the former president hit by labels including inflation, gas prices, munitions depletion and falling ratings. The cartoon responds to ongoing tensions with Iran and the domestic fallout from military engagement. It illustrates how the conflict decision led to economic pressures and political damage as of the September 2026 publication date.
Sep
1
2026
Trump Vs Canada
TRUMP VS CANADA by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
A political cartoon shows Donald Trump with his pants chewed by a beaver wearing a Canada hat. Wood chips litter the ground around his feet. The image captures friction in U.S.-Canada relations as of September 2026. The beaver represents Canada responding to policies from the Trump administration. Trade and diplomatic issues form the backdrop for the visual metaphor.
Trump plasters Epstein distractions
TRUMP PLASTERS EPSTEIN DISTRACTIONS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump appears in a September 2026 cartoon pushing a cart stacked with signs promoting tariffs, questioning mail-in ballots, and asserting claims about Iran, Canada trade, and domestic issues. The image captures a pattern of public messaging that blends economic nationalism with repeated challenges to established processes. The editorial position frames these statements as a deliberate strategy to keep multiple controversies in motion at once.
America in the Eye of the Trump Storm
AMERICA IN THE EYE OF THE TRUMP STORM by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows Uncle Sam positioned in a calm central area surrounded by swirling debris labeled as the first Trump term initial insurrection and the second Trump term completion coup. Text on the left and right frames the scene with those phrases. A banner at the bottom reads in the eye of the storm. The composition places the national symbol between references to past and future political events tied to Donald Trump.
Tim Curry Angel Tribute 1946-2026
TIM CURRY ANGEL TRIBUTE 1946-2026 by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon marks the passing of Tim Curry by depicting the actor as an angel in his iconic Rocky Horror attire. It incorporates a reference to Dolly Parton, suggesting her words offer comfort or perspective amid the loss. The image serves as a lighthearted memorial blending pop culture elements with themes of remembrance.
About Milt Priggee
Milt Priggee is a freelance editorial cartoonist from northwest Washington State. His work has been reprinted in Time, Newsweek, U.S. News & World report, The New York Times, Washington Post and USA Today.
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