Looking Backward On The Presidency of Donald Trump

On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Impossible? Sure. But it happened anyway. From the not too distant future, we relive the shock and confusion of those early days and trace the path, tragically predictable but not without surprises, of the next four years. How could such a thing happen? What did it mean? And is it possible that it wasn't all bad? 

Adapted from the article by Jon Lovett for The Atlantic.

Narration by Andy Lanset

Trump impersonation by Ed Kelly

Music:

"Let Me Tell You About My Boat" from the film "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou" by Mark Mothersbaugh

"Theme" from the film "Requiem for a Dream" by Clint Mansell

"Theme" from the film "Schindler's List" by John Williams

"Graysmith" from the film "Zodiac" by David Shire

"The Chairman Dances" by John Adams

"Theme" from the film "The Village" by James Newton Howard

"Everything Comes Around" from the film "Looper" by Nathan Johnson

"Newsreel" from the film "Ragtime" by Randy Newman