The Simpsons has long been known for its strange ability to make accurate predictions of the future, from Barbie mania to Donald Trump ’s criminal charges, but now fans have said the show predicted the 2024 election map perfectly.

In an episode dating from 2000 called Bart to the Future, Lisa is shown succeeding Donald Trump in office, 16 years before he first stepped foot in the white house. In a clip Lisa can be heard addressing her staff saying: “We’ve inherited quite a budget crunch from President Trump”.