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Simpsons Writer Dan Greaney Launches 2028 Republican Presidential Bid
Dan John Greaney is a comedy writer who helped write The Simpsons.
He wrote a 2000 episode showing Donald Trump as a former president in the future.
Some people say this looked like a prediction because Trump later became president.
Greaney says the episode was really about his beliefs, not a prophecy.
On May 26, he announced that he wants to run for president in 2028.
He is seeking the Republican nomination but calls himself a progressive Republican.
His campaign slogan is “America for all.”
He says family values, concern about corruption, and events after 2016 encouraged him to enter politics.
Dan John Greaney announced his candidacy for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination on May 26.
Greaney wrote the 2000 Simpsons episode “Bart to Future,” which depicted Donald Trump as a former president.
The 60-year-old comedy writer describes himself as a progressive Republican in the tradition of Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
His campaign message is “America for all,” influenced by his stated opposition to corruption and bullying.
Greaney has written for The Simpsons, The Office, and Borat, and previously worked as an attorney.
- Who
- Dan John Greaney, a 60-year-old comedy writer and former attorney.
- What
- He announced his candidacy for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.
- Where
- The announcement was made in an Instagram video; Greaney is running for president of the United States.
- When
- May 26; the article does not specify the year of the announcement.
- Why
- He says his opposition to corruption and bullying, his belief in shared humanity, and political events including January 6 motivated him to run.
Key facts
- Candidate
- Dan John Greaney
- Age
- 60
- Office sought
- President of the United States
- Election
- 2028 Republican presidential nomination
- Campaign slogan
- “America for all”
- Notable writing credit
- The 2000 Simpsons episode “Bart to Future”
- Political identity
- Progressive Republican
Quotes
Dan John Greaney
American television writer and 2028 Republican presidential candidate
“Those values, love of country and of my fellow human beings, disgust at corruption and bullying, now lead me to announce my candidacy for the presidency.”
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“Screw it, I can be a politician. I am running for president. My platform: America for all.”
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