‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Predicted Trump Presidency 26 Years Ago Announces His Own 2028 Run

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Coverage of Greaney's announcement varies in framing. TheWrap emphasizes Greaney's motivation and personal feelings about the political landscape, while Rolling Stone refers to his prediction as an "accidental" prophecy, which may downplay…

Casey Loving· May 26, 2026 · 11:55 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 47 views

‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Predicted Trump Presidency 26 Years Ago Announces His Own 2028 Run

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Dan Greaney, a writer for 'The Simpsons,' has announced his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. He previously predicted Donald Trump's presidency in a 2000 episode of the show. Greaney aims to run as a progressive Republican, advocating for democracy and accountability for all Americans.

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▪Dan Greaney announced his presidential run in a two-part Instagram video.
▪He is known for predicting Donald Trump's presidency in a 2000 episode of 'The Simpsons.'
▪Greaney's platform emphasizes equality, accountability, and democracy for all.

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▪ The Simpsons Writer Who Predicted President Trump Launches His Own 2028 Campaign for the White House — IGN — Top
▪ ‘The Simpsons’ writer who predicted Trump presidency announces 2028 White House campaign — NME
▪ ‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Accidentally Predicted Trump’s Presidency Launches His Own 2028 Bid — Rolling Stone

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Home > Creative Content > TV Shows ‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Predicted Trump Presidency 26 Years Ago Announces His Own 2028 Run “I was disgusted into action,” writer Dan Greaney said. “I realized that nobody was going to save us” Casey Loving May 26, 2026 @ 4:55 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Dan Greaney In 2000, “The Simpsons” writer/producer Dan Greaney added a joke to an episode predicting a Donald Trump presidency. Now, as Trump nears the halfway point of his second term in office, Greaney prepares for his own presidential run. “Screw it, I can be a politician,” Greaney said in an announcement video. “I’m running for president. My platform: America for all.

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