Did Simpsons Predict Trump’s Three Presidential Campaigns? Fact Checking Viral ‘Trumptastic Voyage’ Clip

Donald Trump‘s victory in the US election has brought The Simpson’s epic short ‘Trumptastic Voyage‘ back on the radar. Released in 2015, after Trump announced his decision to run for the 2016 elections, the short has once again become a hot favourite among supporters of the president-elect. So much so, that some MAGA supporters are making a slight tweak to claim that the Simpsons predicted all three of Trump’s campaigns.

However, that is not true, as the episode showed Trump running for four terms – 2016, 2020, 2024 and 2028. Going by the claim that the Simpsons “predicted” the 2024 run, does it mean that it predicted a run for Trump in 2028, as well? Unlikely, as a US president can have up to two terms. The episode is most likely being taken out of context by some Trump supporters.

“I am resurfacing that The Simpsons predicted all 3 of Donald Trump presidencies in their 2015 episode Trumptastic Voyage,” one user wrote. “I hope everyone has been enjoy this show. The world stage is coming to an end.”

The Simpsons, a favourite on US television since 1989, has become a cult classic for its satire of contemporary figures. It is the longest-running animated program in US history and is rife with cultural commentary. The short ‘Trumptastic Voyage’ shows the main character, Homer Simpsons, travelling through Donald Trump’s hair, which leads to absurd, humourous situations.

‘Trumptastic Voyage’ was directed by David Silverman. Silverman is known for his work on various Simpsons episodes and films, contributing significantly to the show’s distinctive style.