Ep 16. Senate Control

Our Cartoon President is an American animated satirical television series that premiered on Showtime in 2018. The show revolves around President Donald Trump's life in the White House, with a cartoon twist. The episode entitled "Senate Control" is the sixteenth episode of the third season of Our Cartoon President.

The episode starts with Trump and his inner circle discussing the upcoming midterm elections and the possibility of losing the Senate to the Democrats. They realize that the Democrats are ahead in the polls and start to panic. Trump decides to go on a campaign rally tour to help his party's candidates win. He starts off in a rural town, where he gives a passionate speech, but accidentally insults the locals, causing them to turn on him. His team frantically tries to salvage the situation but to no avail.

The next day, Trump goes to a more progressive city, where he tries to win over the Democratic voters. He pledges to protect healthcare and support the middle class, but the crowd remains unenthused. Meanwhile, the First Lady, Melania, is busy recording a Christmas decoration video for the White House. She is frustrated with her husband's behavior and feels like she is all alone in the White House.

Back on the campaign trail, things are not going well for Trump. He faces protests everywhere he goes, and his staff is increasingly worried about losing the Senate. They decide to bring in a special guest to help boost their chances—a popular right-wing radio host called Buck Hunter. With Buck's help, Trump starts to win over the conservative voters, but his rallies become more and more divisive, with his supporters attacking the opposition.

As the election day approaches, tensions are high at the White House. The President's family members are fighting and bickering, while his advisors are trying to come up with a winning strategy. On the day before the election, a major scandal breaks out involving one of Trump's allies. The President decides to issue an executive order to save his friend from the indictment. However, his move backfires as it brings attention to the scandal and damages his reputation even further.

On the day of the election, Trump and his team are glued to the TV screens, waiting for the results. As the initial results come in, it becomes clear that the Democrats are winning. The President is devastated and refuses to accept the outcome. His team tries to convince him to concede, but he refuses. Finally, after several days of legal battles and protests, the election is certified, and the Democrats win the Senate.

"Senate Control" is an episode that brilliantly captures the political climate of the USA during the 2018 midterm elections. It shows how the candidates use divisive tactics and how the media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion. The show uses humor to satirize politicians from both the right and left. It does an excellent job of highlighting the absurdity of politics and making us laugh at ourselves. Overall, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in politics or anyone who wants to laugh at the absurdity of American politics.