# Simpsons Didn't Predict Trump Glowing Orb

> The Simpsons animation of Trump touching a glowing orb was made after the real event, not a prediction.
- Title: Simpsons Didn't Predict Trump Glowing Orb · Lead Stories
- Summary: The Simpsons animation of Trump touching a glowing orb was made after the real event, not a prediction. The Simpsons' animation of Trump touching a glowing…
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- Published: 2026-10-12T21:20:18+00:00
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## Simpsons Animation Debunked
The Simpsons' animation of Trump touching a glowing orb was created after the real event, not a prediction.

> Hey @grok, how simpsons predictions always become true?
## Real Event in 2017
Trump touched a glowing orb with Saudi Arabia's king and Egypt's president on May 21, 2017, at the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology.
## Simpsons Video Release
The Simpsons' Facebook posted a short video on May 26, 2017, showing Trump with a glowing orb image in a White House stairwell.
## Key takeaway

The Simpsons' animation of Trump touching a glowing orb was created after the actual event in 2017, debunking the claim it predicted Trump's actions.