Politico has published a collection of political cartoons capturing the highlights and lowlights of 2025. The gallery features works from cartoonists across the political spectrum, edited by Matt Wuerker. These illustrations highlight the foibles, memes, and hypocrisies that defined the year's political landscape.
Every week, political cartoonists from around the country use their skills to depict the quirks and controversies in American politics. According to Politico, these artists produce hundreds of cartoons that both entertain and provoke readers regardless of their political affiliations.
The latest edition, released on December 24, 2025, offers a retrospective on the year through the lens of these illustrators. Titled 'The nation’s cartoonists look back on the year that was,' the piece is edited by Matt Wuerker, a noted cartoonist himself. It showcases how cartoonists have applied their 'ink-stained skills' to events that ranged from head-slapping hypocrisies to viral memes.
This annual roundup serves as a visual summary of the political year's most memorable moments, providing a satirical perspective on the nation's discourse. By compiling these works, Politico aims to engage a broad audience, reminding readers of the events that shaped 2025's political narrative.
