Writer Dan Greaney stated that Trump was chosen for the joke because it seemed like the "logical last stop before hitting bottom" and fit a vision of "America going insane".
Following Donald Trump's actual election in 2016 and subsequent run in 2024, the episode became a frequent point of discussion regarding the show's uncanny ability to foreshadow real-world events. Critical Reception [S11E17] Bart to the Future
In stark contrast, Lisa Simpson has become the President of the United States . Writer Dan Greaney stated that Trump was chosen