Particle.news

Download on the App Store

'The Simpsons' Showrunner Denounces Fake Trump Assassination Meme

Matt Selman clarifies that the show never featured an episode predicting an attack on the former president.

  • A doctored image falsely suggesting 'The Simpsons' predicted an assassination attempt on Donald Trump has circulated online.
  • Showrunner Matt Selman emphasized that such content would never appear on the family-oriented show.
  • The fake image has misled many due to the show's history of seemingly predicting real-world events.
  • Selman condemned the image as misleading and harmful, stating it undermines the show's humor and integrity.
  • The viral meme originated in 2017 and resurfaced following the recent attack on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally.
Hero image