Dan Greaney, the writer of The Simpsons, announces his campaign for the 2028 presidential election

Dan Greaney, known as a writer for the popular animated series The Simpsons, has announced his candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. Greaney is best known for writing the episode 'Bart to the Future' in the show's eleventh season, in which Lisa Simpson becomes president after a disastrous term by Donald Trump. The episode, which aired long before Trump's political ambitions, is often cited as one of the show's most striking predictions.

A 'prophet' in politics

Greaney, who described himself as a 'prophet' in a recent Instagram video, says he wants to use his earlier prediction of a Trump presidency as a springboard for his own campaign. He has announced that he will run as a moderate Republican. "Screw it, I can be a politician too," Greaney said, while unveiling his campaign platform, 'America for all'.

Greaney's message

In his statement, Greaney emphasized that the United States was founded on the principle of equal rights. He voiced frustration with the current political elite, including Trump and other influential figures. "It's money, power and safety for them, but not for you. In America, government has to work for everyone. Democracy for everyone, accountability for everyone, prosperity for everyone," Greaney said.

Timeline of events

• 2000: Greaney writes the episode 'Bart to the Future', in which Trump is predicted as president.

• 2026-05-27: Greaney announces his political candidacy for the 2028 presidential election.

• 2028: The presidential election takes place, with Greaney hoping to spread his message as a moderate Republican.

The future of the campaign

With more than two years to go until the election, no other candidates have officially announced yet, although several prominent Republicans, such as Senator Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, are expected to signal their interest. Greaney is not only a writer but has also used his influence to make his voice heard in the political landscape. He has written a total of 20 episodes of The Simpsons and is credited with coining the word 'embiggen', which is now even in the English dictionary.

Greaney's campaign is driven by personal motivation and his belief that he can bring change. With the current political climate in mind, he hopes his unique background and insights can offer a new direction for American politics.