‘The Simpsons’ writer behind episode that ‘predicted’ Trump’s presidency now running for president
Dan Greaney announced his candidacy on Tuesday. In a press release, he was described as a progressive Republican “in the tradition of Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt.” In addition to “The Simpsons,” Greaney, a Massachusetts native, also wrote for “The Office” and “Borat,” among others. According to the Simpsons Wiki, the episode revolves around the Simpsons taking a trip to a Native American casino, where Bart is found by security and warned that he needed to “change his ways or live a life of misery, as shown in the sacred fire.” The sacred fire shows Bart what his life is like in 2030.
- ▪Dan Greaney announced his candidacy on Tuesday.
- ▪In a press release, he was described as a progressive Republican “in the tradition of Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt.” In addition to “The Simpsons,” Greaney, a Massachusetts native, also wrote for “The Office” and “Borat,” among other
- ▪According to the Simpsons Wiki, the episode revolves around the Simpsons taking a trip to a Native American casino, where Bart is found by security and warned that he needed to “change his ways or live a life of misery, as shown in the sacr
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In The Know ‘The Simpsons’ writer behind episode that ‘predicted’ Trump’s presidency now running for president Comments: by Will Conybeare - 05/27/26 4:35 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Will Conybeare - 05/27/26 4:35 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING (KTLA) — In a twist only “The Simpsons” could pull off, a longtime comedy writer — one who “predicted” America’s political future over two decades ago — is running for president of the United States. Dan Greaney announced his candidacy on Tuesday. In a press release, he was described as a progressive Republican “in the tradition of Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt.” In addition to “The Simpsons,” Greaney, a Massachusetts native, also wrote for “The Office” and “Borat,” among others.
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