Ep 9. Secret Money

Our Cartoon President season 3 episode 9, titled Secret Money, centers around President Trump and his team's scheme to raise funds for the upcoming election. Trump and his team are concerned about the potential difficulty of the election due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which could limit their ability to hold large campaign rallies. To combat this, they decide to raise secret money from rich donors and spend it on advertising campaigns.

The episode begins with a scene in which Trump is holding a meeting with his campaign team, including his daughter Ivanka, Jared Kushner, and campaign manager Brad Parscale. Trump expresses his concern about the election and the need to raise funds. Parscale suggests that they use a loophole in campaign finance law to run ads without disclosing the donors, which he claims is legal. Despite reservations from Ivanka and Kushner, Trump approves the plan, dubbing it “Operation Secret Money.”

The team then sets out to find rich donors who are willing to contribute to the campaign without leaving a paper trail. They find one such donor in the form of billionaire businessman Sheldon Adelson, who agrees to contribute $100 million to the campaign. However, upon learning that he will be publicly associated with the campaign, Adelson backs out, leaving the team to scramble for alternative ways to raise the funds they need.

Meanwhile, the Democrats are also facing fundraising difficulties due to the pandemic, and are forced to resort to virtual fundraising events. This leads to a hilarious spoof of a virtual fundraising event featuring a musical performance by Kamala Harris and an appearance by Joe Biden.

As the election approaches, the Trump team begins to panic as they realize they still haven't raised enough money to fund the advertising campaigns they need. In a desperate move, they turn to Russia for help, attempting to broker a deal with Putin in exchange for financial assistance. However, their negotiation tactics leave much to be desired, and the deal falls through.

The episode concludes with the Trump team still struggling to raise the funds they need, with Trump expressing frustration and lashing out at his team. As the election draws nearer, it remains to be seen how successful their secret money scheme will be, and whether it will give them an edge in what promises to be a highly contested race.

Overall, Secret Money is a satirical look at the world of political fundraising and the lengths to which candidates will go to secure financial support. The episode uses humor and absurdity to highlight the flaws in the system, and to poke fun at the idiosyncrasies of modern American politics. Fans of political satire will appreciate the show's witty writing and clever observations, while those who enjoy a good laugh will find plenty to chuckle at in this episode.