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The Day’s Best Political Cartoons for April 17, 2024

By CM Chaney · April 17, 2024

The Day's Best Political Cartoons for April 17, 2024

Throughout the annals of human history, political cartoons have served as a powerful and influential medium for the commentary, critique, and lampooning of political figures and events.

Their origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, but their contemporary form began to take shape during the 18th century.

Today, political cartoons remain a critical tool for satire, humor, and social commentary, adapting to the digital age through webcomics and social media. They continue to play an integral role in shaping public discourse and offering incisive commentary on political landscapes worldwide.

Here are the best political cartoons for April 17, 2024  Clifford Berryman / Wikimedia

An Angel Gets Its Wings

@BillBramhall  @BillBramhall/X

Who Needs Aid When There Is Puppetry

@mluckovichajc  @mluckovichajc/X

Different Kinds Of Memorials

@Nick_Anderson_  @Nick_Anderson_/X

I Believe

@EandPCartoons  @EandPCartoons/X

It's About Respect

@EandPCartoons  @EandPCartoons/X

War Vs. Diplomacy

@cartoonmovement  @cartoonmovement/X

Bygones Be Bygones Again

@ParsonsGuy  @ParsonsGuy/X

Escalation Game

@Royaards  @Royaards/X

Need A Better Place To Shop

@garthtoons  @garthtoons/X

Name That Tune

@afbranco  @afbranco/X

Trump Arrives Early And Prepared

@laloalcaraz  @laloalcaraz/X

Latest Edition Of Arizona Highways

@EandPCartoons  @EandPCartoons/X

Trump Trial Questionnaire

@EandPCartoons  @EandPCartoons/X

You Wish

@BillBramhall  @BillBramhall/X

Can't We Just Pay Her Too

@pxmolina  @pxmolina/X

Mideast Peace

@BennettCartoons  @BennettCartoons/X

Trump Trial Souvenir

@MatsonCartoons  @MatsonCartoons/X

For Palestine vs. In Palestine

@afbranco  @afbranco/X

Scared Shrink

@Walt_Handelsman  @Walt_Handelsman/X

Hush Money Trial

@mortenmorland  @mortenmorland/X