Joe Broadmeadow

Author · Retired Police Captain

The Interview That (Probably) Never Was

By Joe Broadmeadow

Microphone resting on stained scripts beside a sound mixer and torn paper

MODERATOR: Good evening. We’re joined tonight by—

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: I… yes, well, we’re actually interviewing you, Mr. President. About your proposed tariffs on—

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: Right. So, moving on. Your recent social media posts have drawn criticism for their inflammatory language regarding—

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: —regarding allies. Can you explain your reasoning?

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: Let’s discuss the escalating tensions with Iran. Specifically, your administration’s decision to—

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: —to deploy additional forces. What are your diplomatic objectives?

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: And regarding Venezuela? Your use of military intervention has alarmed—

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: —have alarmed neighboring countries. What’s your end game?

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: Our NATO allies have expressed serious concerns about your recent statements. Germany, France, and the UK—they’re all worried about the security commitments—

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: You’re not going to answer any of these questions, are you?

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: And if I asked you what two plus two equals?

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: What’s your favorite color?

TRUMP: Joe Biden.

MODERATOR: Who do you consider a great president?

TRUMP: Joe Biden, wait! Fake News! That’s it, we’re through. You’re banned; get out.

MODERATOR: Mr. President, this is our News Studio

TRUMP: Wait, didn’t I already buy this?

MODERATOR: We’re not for sale…

TRUMP: Of course you are. What’s your bank account? I’ll have the Saudis wire the money today.

[Cut to commercial. In the control room, producers stare at their monitors in stunned silence.]

PRODUCER: Did that really just happen?

ASSISTANT PRODUCER: I think we’ve found the one interview technique that actually works.

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Joe Broadmeadow

About the author

Joe Broadmeadow is a retired East Providence, Rhode Island, police captain, the author of the Josh Williams and Hawk Bennett crime novels, and the founder of JEBWizard Creative Media. See the books →

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