The Simpsons writer announces 2028 White House bid

The Simpsons writer who “predicted” Donald Trump’s presidency has announced that he is running for President in the 2028 US election, Euronews writes.

Dan Greaney has written several episodes of the animation series, including one which contributed to the show’s reputation that it foretells the future.

The 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”.

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.

“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.”

No matter how ridiculous the announcement may seem, it does make Greaney one of the first to announce their bid for the 2028 election.