Lyndon B. Johnson had a one-of-a-kind leadership strategy—or should we say, flush-powered diplomacy. The man had aides discuss state policy while he conducted literal “business” in the bathroom. Imagine briefing the leader of the free world through the sound of running water and flushing.
Whether it was a power play or an advanced stage of not caring, this move remains peak LBJ awkwardness, complete with bathroom acoustics and shattered dignity.
George H.W. Bush’s infamous “read my lips” promise to avoid new taxes is the kind of bold declaration that haunts you like an embarrassing tattoo. When he later raised taxes, political opponents pounced faster than you can say “oops.”
This one pledge turned into a living cautionary tale for overconfident politicians everywhere, proving that in politics, a confident “no” can quickly become an awkward “well, maybe.”
The Clinton-Lewinsky scandal redefined workplace boundaries and gifted late-night comedians a lifetime of material. Clinton’s infamous, “I did not have relations with that woman” became the go-to line for political scandal jokes, while details of the affair forever changed the way we thought about cigars.
It remains the kind of story that’s impossible to retell without wincing.
Elon Musk getting office space in the White House feels like the setup to an elaborate prank. Here’s a non-American-born billionaire CEO who’s already trying to reinvent the wheel, emoting his way into one of the most exclusive addresses in the world. He'll head up the Trump-invented DOGE, aka the Department of Government Efficiency, despite being unelected by the people.
So how will he use the space? To cut more programs feeding the hungry? To ensure Tesla receives more corporate welfare? Maybe arguing about Twitter blue checkmarks in the Roosevelt Room? Either way, it’s peak Elon—commandeering prime territory for reasons no one but he understands.
Just when you thought the Hunter Biden laptop saga couldn’t get worse, Marjorie Taylor Greene decided to spice things up with explicit photos from the laptop on the House floor. Somehow, a political controversy spiraled into daytime TV absurdity, leaving audiences torn between shock, secondhand embarrassment, and a desperate urge to rinse their eyes.
Politics may be messy, but this? This was something else entirely. There’s nothing quite like using a hearing to display X-rated content, proving once again that the bar for decorum in politics is...quite low.
When President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, there were cheers, there were gasps, and there were deep sighs of relief. Biden's age had long been a hang-up for voters (and the punchline for comedians), and with just 100 days to go, he left Vice President Kamala Harris with quite a hefty task.
Twitter erupted into a frenzy of conspiracies about his age, his energy, and his motives, leaving pundits and comedians alike fully fueled.
Watergate remains the granddaddy of presidential scandals for good reason—it had everything! Mysterious tape recordings, a botched break-in, and enough paranoia to make Shakespearean tragedies look tame.
Nixon nearly pulled off the greatest escape act in political history, but his need to record everything turned out to be his undoing. While today’s scandals strive for similar drama, nothing quite matches the iconic clumsiness of this original mess.
When Trump suggested injecting disinfectant as a potential COVID-19 cure, the collective reaction was pure, unfiltered horror. Scientists everywhere likely triple-checked their own understanding of reality as doctors scrambled for damage control.
It wasn’t just a gaffe—it was a moment that will live on in infamy, ensuring future generations always have a benchmark for “what not to say” during a global crisis. (He also later clarified that he was not, in fact, joking.)
George W. Bush didn’t just speak; he gave us a crash course in “presidential linguistics,” inventing words like “misunderestimated.” His gaffes, crowned by the infamous hunt for “weapons of mass destruction,” have outlived his policies and turned into gold for late-night comedy.
Every press conference felt like a guessing game for what unexpected combination of syllables might make history, leaving us all a little bewildered and endlessly entertained.
Watching Trump and Biden’s handoff was less historic gravitas and more sitcom-level discomfort. The two seemingly attempted political decorum, although their demeanors couldn't be more opposite. Joe is all smiles, while Donald looks unusually serious.
It was like two dads running into each other at a school event, neither sure whether to flex their accomplishments or fake laughter at each other’s dad jokes. The meeting might have been good for keeping up with the country's traditions, but it gave people secondhand cringe.
Reagan’s lackluster response to the AIDS epidemic is the perfect example of a non-response speaking volumes. With lives on the line, his administration’s near silence became a glaring and tragic oversight.
During Ronald Reagan's presidency (1981–1989), more than 89,000 Americans died from AIDS-related complications. The epidemic began early in his administration, and by the time he left office, the crisis had claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Picture this—Air Force One, a symbol of power and dignity, transformed into a greasy McDonald’s drive-thru with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. strapped in for the ride—despite his rather strict stances on health and wellness. Nothing says “American diplomacy” like soggy fries and a Big Mac served at 30,000 feet.
This moment cemented itself as one of the more bizarre entries in the fast-food chronicles of White House history, with a motley crew made up of RFK Jr., Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R). Fly the friendly skies, indeed.
At the 2025 Inauguration, Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug, welcomed JD Vance and his wife, Usha. Vance got a bit too excited to shake hands once he stepped out of his vehicle, and Doug quickly motioned for him to stop and wait for his wife.
Once Usha was by his side, the traditions continued. Never leave behind your wifey, JD!
Trump is setting records left and right—he's the oldest elected president ever, and the first president convicted of a crime. If you expected a moment of sober reflection, you’d be wrong.
Instead, he's promised "ultimate and absolute revenge" on those who investigated and prosecuted him. Biden even preemptively pardoned the January 6 Committee before he left office in 2025.
Ah, the infamous Trump and Melania “kisses,” which feel more like badly choreographed improv scenes. Trump’s attempts at affection come across as rigid and overly performative, while Melania’s body language screams, “someone send help.”
These moments were analyzed more than any Shakespeare sonnet, with body language experts weighing in and the internet throwing memes like confetti. What should have been tender gestures instead became the world’s weirdest game of dodgeball—except the target was affection itself.
