With the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaching, fans of The Simpsons wonder if the show has already hinted at the outcome. The long-running series, famous for its apparent ability to foresee future events, has intrigued viewers with several accurate “predictions,” from Donald Trump’s presidency to the rise of AI.
One episode, Bart to the Future, which aired in 2000, has resurfaced among fans who note potential parallels with current events. In the episode, Lisa Simpson becomes the first female president following a financially struggling presidency under Donald Trump. Many have pointed out the resemblance between Lisa’s purple suit and pearls as president and Kamala Harris’s iconic inauguration look, fueling theories that the show has foreseen a Harris win.
However, polling and expert forecasts remain inconclusive. The polling site 270toWin shows Harris holding a slim lead over Trump within the margin of error, while analyst Nate Silver has suggested the race is “too close to call.” Election forecaster Allan Lichtman, known for his consistent accuracy since 1984, maintains his prediction of a Harris win, based on his “13 keys” model. Political strategist James Carville echoes this outlook, citing GOP losses and Harris’s substantial fundraising edge.
As the election nears, these “predictions” have given fans and analysts alike much to speculate about, but only time will reveal the outcome.
