The recent shooting incident at a rally in Pennsylvania involving former US President Donald Trump has sparked global attention and widespread condemnation from world leaders. Amid the chaos, a segment of social media users on X (formerly Twitter) has drawn comparisons to a purported prediction from the long-running animated series The Simpsons, known for its uncanny forecasts of real-world events.
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The Incident
On Saturday, Trump was injured by a gunshot to his right ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired multiple shots, resulting in one death and two injuries before being killed by Secret Service snipers. Trump was swiftly evacuated and is reportedly in stable condition at a local medical facility, according to his communications director, Steven Cheung.
Did The Simpsons Predict the Attack on Donald Trump?
Following the attack, social media buzzed with speculation about whether The Simpsons had predicted the incident. A user shared a doctored image of Trump in a casket, suggesting the show foresaw the event. This led to a flurry of reactions online, with some expressing disbelief and others using humor to discuss the alleged prediction.
Fact Check
Contrary to the viral image, an executive producer for The Simpsons, Matt Selman, confirmed that the show never depicted Trump in a casket. Selman called the meme “horrifying” and clarified that it was entirely fabricated. He emphasized that *
