As the world waits for results from the hotly contested 2020 US presidential election, how are political cartoonists from around the globe responding to the drama?
As of early Friday, Democratic nominee Joe Biden had surpassed President Donald Trump in key battleground states, with some news outlets already calling the election for Biden. The final outcome has been delayed while states continue to tally millions of votes.
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Some political cartoonists have seized upon the collective anxiety of the moment. Others have commented on the fractious nature of the “disunited states,” while others have suggested — through their cartoons — that America is afraid to look at itself in the mirror.
Here are some of the best political cartoons that capture the moods and attitudes that define this unique election cycle.
'Trump gets desperate,’ by Patrick Chappatte, Switzerland

Courtesy of Patrick Chappatte, Switzerland via caglecartoons.com
‘Election 2020: Waiting for results,’ by Michael Kountouris, Greece

"Election 2020: Waiting for results," by Michael Kountouris, from Greece.
Courtesy of Michael Kountouris via Caglecartoons.com
Untitled, by Angel Boligan, Cuba/Mexico
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Courtesy of Angel Boligan, Cuba/Mexico via caglecartoons.com
‘President Reveal Party’ by Cartoonist Zach, The Philippines

Courtesy of Angel Boligan, Cuba/Mexico via caglecartoons.com
"President Reveal Party"
— ZACH (@cartoonistzach) November 4, 2020
On Day 1 of US #ElectionNight, the world is still anxiously waiting results as it remains too close to call. @assortedge @PitikBulagPH @cartoonmovement @CartooningPeace @procartoonists @globalcartoons @rapplerdotcom #Biden #Trump #Elections2020 #cartoon pic.twitter.com/ejpzagfYsg
‘The Fractured States of America,’ by Anne Derenne, Spain
The Fractured States of America...#Biden #Trump #USAElections2020 #Elections2020 #editorialcartoon #politicalcartoon #dessindepresse #caricatura #ElectionsAmericaines #EleccionesUSA2020 pic.twitter.com/uKtfMZNQfF
— Adene (@Adenecartoon) November 5, 2020
Untitled, by Zapiro, South Africa
Zapiro's cartoon @dailymaverick (4 November 2020) on Knife-Edge Election #USAelection2020 @realDonaldTrump @JoeBiden -https://t.co/Sc3wy27ixh pic.twitter.com/0JQEPZhAal
— Zapiro (@zapiro) November 5, 2020
‘Until the last breath,’ by Petar Pismestrovic, Austria
Until the last breath pic.twitter.com/qv2PMCYIdy
— petar pismestrovic (@pismestrovic) November 5, 2020
‘Kenya hoping for better ties,' by Celeste Wamiru, Kenya
Celeste Wamiru | Cartoons by Celeste Kenya hoping for better ties...
Posted by Steenie Njoroge on Wednesday, November 4, 2020
