Politico removed a political cartoon from its website after facing criticism that the image contained anti-Semitic elements. The cartoon depicted President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with critics alleging the imagery was inappropriate.

The publication deleted the cartoon following what sources described as a significant volume of critical responses. Critics focused on the visual representation of the two political leaders in the illustration.

The incident highlights ongoing sensitivities around political cartoons and imagery involving Israeli officials. Media organizations have faced similar controversies in recent years over editorial illustrations that some readers interpreted as containing anti-Semitic tropes.

Politico has not issued a detailed public statement explaining the specific reasons for removing the cartoon or addressing the criticism directly. The removal appears to have occurred relatively quickly after the initial backlash began.

The controversy comes amid broader discussions about media representation and editorial standards in political commentary. News organizations regularly face scrutiny over their editorial choices, particularly when covering international conflicts or sensitive political relationships.