Political Enemies, Executive Producers, the Wrong Portland & Trump's Last Tree
Politics Is Absurd
Political cartoons by M. Soares
October 13, 2026
Five new cartoons today.
Whichever Gives Me the Most Deniability.
The Department of Justice has a new division, at least in Trump's imagination. And the customer service is remarkably accommodating.
When federal law enforcement starts looking like a political grievance department, even the paperwork becomes absurd.
Put Them Down as Executive Producers.
A federal judge objects to taxpayer-funded advertisements that look suspiciously like campaign commercials.
Trump has a solution. If Americans can't pay for his starring role, perhaps they can at least get a producing credit.
Which Portland?
A Republican political advertising operation wanted to influence voters in Portland, Maine. Instead, its ads appeared in Portland, Oregon.
Thousands of miles apart, but apparently close enough for political advertising. Geography has entered the campaign strategy meeting.
But That Last One Is Blocking My Shot!
Hundreds of trees have been removed from Washington's East Potomac Golf Links, and a federal judge has ordered a halt to further cutting.
Trump surveys the remaining landscape and identifies the real problem: there's still a tree between him and the green.
Twelve Tremendous Hours.
Trump announces a deal to bring Russian diesel into the American market, suggesting it will help bring down fuel prices.
Analysts point out that the amount involved represents roughly twelve hours of global diesel consumption. Naturally, Trump sees twelve hours of tremendous success.
Political cartoons by M. Soares.