56 Brilliantly Done American Political Caricatures
Whether you love them or hate them, politicians can be the perfect subject for funny and creative caricatures and cartoons.
Below we have found the some of the best american political caricatures on the internet. Check them out!
Quick note: I've had heaps of people ask me how to draw caricatures. After looking around for some good guides I found this course by Proko.
Quick Navigation: Pick Your Political Figure
Donald Trump
Our first caricature is President Donald John Trump. As the 45th US President, Donald Trump is never short of wild hand gestures, mannerisms and facial expressions making him the perfect subject for a caricature.
While his hair is certainly a defining feature, it is his mouth that is the distinguishing characteristic in any Donald Trump caricature or cartoon.
The following Donald Trump caricatures show his many facial expressions in all their glory.
Donald Trump By Gil Robles
Donald Trump By Jokiar Gu
Donald Trump By Stoyko Sivrilov
Donald Trump By Dennis Pfeil
Donald Trump by DonkeyHotey (Feature Image)
Donald Trump By Dmitriy Yadrov
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is an American Politician who recently lost to Donald Trump for the 45th US presidential election. She was also the first lady under former President Bill Clinton.
Hillary Clinton By Evaporation-is-itchy
Hillary Clinton By Dmitriy Yadrov
Hillary Clinton by Udo Graf
Hillary Clinton By DonkeyHotey
Hillary Clinton by Davi Sales
Bernie Sanders
Bernard “Bernie” Sanders also made a run for the 45th presidency, however ended up formally endorsing Hillary Clinton.
He is also the longest-serving independent in US Congress history.
Bernie Sanders By mkfive
Bernie Sanders by James Huntley
Bernie and Hillary By Kate Oleska
Barack Obama
Born Barack Hussein Obama, the 44th President of the United States served in his position from 2009 to 2017.
While each Barack Obama caricature may be unique, a defining feature in all of his caricatures is enlarged ears that stick out. Often his chin is jutting out giving him a big mouth and large face.
Barack Obama by DonkeyHotey
Barack Obama by Torren Thomas
Barack Obama by Orange Buddhas
Barack Obama by DonkeyHotey
Joe Biden
Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden Jr was the 47th Vice President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. In many of Joe Biden caricatures, he is often shown to have a big square forehead and large mouth.
Joe Biden by DonkeyHotey
"Buy A Shotgun" by electrofilms
Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is the former first lady of the United States. She served alongside her husband Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017.
Michelle Obama by Marcus Sakoda
Bill Clinton
William "Bill" Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He is also the husband of politician Hillary Clinton.
Bill Clinton by Rodney Pike
Bill Clinton by Donkeyhotey
Paul Ryan
Paul Davis Ryan Jr. is the 54th and current Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Paul Ryan by Jeremy Wilson
John Kerry
John Forbes Kerry served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017.
John Kerry by DonkeyHotey
John Kerry by Alex
Kellyanne Conway
Kellyanne Elizabeth Conway is the current Counselor to U.S. President Donald Trump.
You may have heard of her before...
During a Meet the Press interview shortly after Trump's inauguration, Conway used the phrase "alternative facts" to describe false statements asserted by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer regarding the amount of people at Donald Trump's Presidential inauguration.
Kellyanne Conway by Creepamoeba
Kellyanne Conway by Brian Windersteen
Sean Spicer
Sean Michael Spicer is the current White House press secretary for President Donald Trump.
Just like, Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer gain internet notoriety after making numerous controversial and false statements. He is also known for his combative behavior with the media.
Sean Spicer by DonkeyHotey
George Bush Junior
George Walker Bush was the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
He is also infamously known for his unconventional statements, phrases and pronunciations often referred to as “Bushisms.”
George Bush by Jim Pearson
George Bush Senior
George Herbert Walker Bush was the 41st president of the United States from 1989 to 1993. Before that, he served as the 43rd Vice President from 1981 to 1989.
He is also the father of George Bush Jnr and Jeb Bush.
George Bush Senior by DrSpazmo
Jeb Bush
John Ellis “Jeb” Bush is an Amercian politician and businessman. He served as the 43rd Governer of Florida from 1999 to 2007,
Jeb Bush is also the second son of former President George H. W. Bush and younger brother of former President George W. Bush
Jeb Bush by DonkeyHotey
George Washington
George Washington served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He is one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
George Washington by Rodney Pike
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is one of the American Founding Fathers and third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He is the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson by Funkwood
Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was an all-round awesome guy. He was an American statesman, explorer, author, naturalist, soldier, and reformer. Teddy served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909.
Many people find it tough to do a caricature of Teddy Roosevelt because he is almost a caricature himself.
Teddy Roosevelt by Joe Azzato
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton by Jason Cottle
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Before getting into politics, he was also a Hollywood actor and union leader.
Ronald Reagan by Jeff Bell
Jimmy Carter
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter served as the United States' 39th President from 1977 to 1981. Due to his work with the Carter Center, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Jimmy Carter by DonkeyHotey
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon served as the 37th President of the United States from 1969 until 1974. He was the only U.S. president to resign from office. Many cartoons and caricatures of Richard Nixon emphasize his nose, long face, and eyebrows.
Richard Nixon by Cartoonicature93
Rand Paul
Randal Howard "Rand" Paul, has been serving as the junior United States Senator representing Kentucky alongside Mitch McConnell since 2011.
Rand Paul by DonkeyHotey
Mitch McConnell
Addison Mitchell "Mitch" McConnell Jr. is an American politician and the senior United States Senator from Kentucky.
Mitch McConnell by DonkeyHotey
Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi is the current Minority Leader of the US House of Representatives and represents California's 12th congressional district.
She previously served as the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011, the only woman to do so.
Nancy Pelosi by Jeff Bell
Rahm Emanuel
Rahm Israel Emanuel is the 44th mayor of Chicago, serving since 2011.
Rahm Emanuel by DonkeyHotey
Tim Geithner
Timothy Franz "Tim" Geithner is a former American central banker who served as the 75th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 2009 to 2013 .
Tim Geithner by J Wohland
Harry Reid
Harry Mason Reid is a retired American politician who served as the United States Senator from Nevada from 1987 to 2017, and as the state's senior Senator from 1989.
Harry Reid by pxmolina
Harry Reid by DonkeyHotey
Barney Frank
Barnett “Barney” Frank is a former American politician and board member of the New York-based Signature Bank. He previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts from 1981 to 2013.
Barney Frank by Matt Boismier
Chris Christie
Christopher James "Chris" Christie is an American politician, lobbyist, and attorney. He has been the 55th Governor of New Jersey since January 2010.
Chris Christie by Baruch Inbar
Michael Bloomberg
Michael Rubens "Mike" Bloomberg served as the 108th Mayor of New York City, holding office for three consecutive terms, beginning with his first election in 2001.
Michael Bloomberg by DonkeyHotey
John Boehner
John Andrew Boehner is an American politician who served as the 53rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015.
John Boehner by DonkeyHotey
Valerie Jarrett
Valerie June Jarrett served as the Senior Advisor to the President of the United States and Assistant to the President for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs in the Obama administration from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017.
Valerie Jarrett by DonkeyHotey
Nikki Haley
Nimrata "Nikki" Haley is the 29th and current United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
Previously, Haley served as the 116th Governor of South Carolina from January 2011 to January 2017. She was first female Governor of South Carolina and the second Indian-American to serve as a governor of the United States.
Nikki Haley by DonkeyHotey
It’s not easy drawing a recognisable caricature. The skill set to look at an individual and create a quirky and exaggerated version of a the person is an artform in itself.
Have you discovered a well drawn, humorous or entertaining caricature? Let us know in the comments below.
