Cartoon Carousel The nation’s cartoonists look back on the year that was By POLITICO STAFF 12/24/2025 11:47 AM EST

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's a look back on the past year through the eyes of the cartoonists. 

Edited by Matt Wuerker.

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The nation’s cartoonists look back on the year that was.

By POLITICO Staff

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