Dan Greaney, the Emmy-winning writer who wrote The Simpsons episode 'Bart To The Future', which “predicted” a Trump presidency 16 years before it happened, is now apparently running in 2028.
The Simpsons writer who “predicted” Donald Trump’s presidency has announced that he is running for President in the 2028 US election.
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Sure, why not.
Dan Greaney has written several episodes of the beloved animation series, including one which contributed to the show’s reputation that it foretells the future.
The infamous episode in question is “Bart To The Future”, which sees Lisa as President of the United States. In the episode, which aired a full 16 years prior to Trump’s presidency, she addresses her advisor and says: “As you know we’ve inherited quite the budget crunch from President Trump”.
This led many to go back and sift through Simpsons episodes to uncover other instances when the show’s jokes “predicted” the future. In some cases, they were eerily accurate.
Now, Greaney is looking to follow in Trump’s footsteps.
In a video posted on Instagram, the four-time Emmy winner is dressed as a wizard and describes himself as a “self-proclaimed prophet”, before outlining America’s political problems.
“Trump, Vance, the billionaires, careerists, and cowards in both parties have turned their backs on [the US],” he said. “It’s money, power, and security for them, but not for you.”
He continued: “In America, the government is supposed to work for everyone. Democracy for all, accountability for all, prosperity for all. We must restore this. I’d love to help, but I’m not a lawyer. I’m just a self-proclaimed prophet… who went to law school, graduated, passed the bar… Wait! I am a lawyer!”
He then discards the wizard costume and reveals himself to be suited and ready for The White House.
“Screw it, I can be a politician,” he exclaims. “I’m running for president. My platform: America for all. Let’s do this.”
Check it out for yourselves:
No matter ridiculous the announcement may seem, it does make Greaney one of the first to announce their bid for the 2028 election.
The comedy writer appears to be advocating for universal healthcare and a return to morals, according to his Instagram page. According to a press release from Greaney’s campaign: "His platform includes restoring democratic norms alongside progressive policies such as universal healthcare and the Green New Deal, unified under the campaign’s central idea of building an America that works for all.”
Stranger things have happened...
Under current law, Trump cannot run for a third term. No president is allowed to serve more than two terms in office. However, Trump has repeatedly threatened to run again, saying last year that he has not ruled out the possibility and that he would "love to do it".
The Trump Organization has already been selling red caps that read "Trump 2028", seemingly promoting him as a candidate in the election. Aye, Caramba!
The next US Presidential elections take place on 7 November 2028.
