‘The Simpsons’ writer who predicted Trump presidency announces 2028 White House campaign

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Victoria Luxford· May 27, 2026 · 9:19 AM UTC ·14 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 49 views

‘The Simpsons’ writer who predicted Trump presidency announces 2028 White House campaign

#politics #entertainment #2028 election

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A writer from 'The Simpsons,' who famously predicted Donald Trump's presidency in a 2000 episode, has announced their candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. The episode titled 'Bart To The Future' depicted a future where Trump was president, which has since gained attention for its accuracy. The writer's campaign is expected to draw significant media interest given their previous prediction.

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▪The writer's prediction of a Trump presidency was made in the 2000 episode 'Bart To The Future.'
▪The announcement of the 2028 campaign has sparked discussions about the influence of pop culture on politics.
▪The writer aims to leverage their unique background in entertainment to connect with voters.

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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.

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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 Accidentally Predicted Trump’s Presidency Launches His Own 2028 Bid — Rolling Stone
▪ ‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Predicted Trump Presidency 26 Years Ago Announces His Own 2028 Run — TheWrap

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