It’s a scene that’s truly hard to fathom.
\nOath of office on those lying lips.
\nHistory has turned to science fiction.
\nAliens are laughing in their ships.
\nIn his first speech from the seat of power,
\nwill he throw in ads for his hotels?
\nNo one could envision this strange hour.
\nSomething rotten in D.C. now smells.
\nWill he spew his fake news to the masses?
\nWill his family have a bridge to sell?
\nThey’re the royals. We can kiss their asses.
\nWave the world goodbye. We’re now in hell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s a scene that’s truly hard to fathom. Oath of office on those lying lips. History has turned to science fiction. Aliens are laughing in their ships. In his first speech from the seat of power, will he throw in ads for his hotels? No one could envision this strange hour. Something rotten in D.C. 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