The screenwriter has said that he based that character off of Trump.

That tracks. I borrowed that bit from a video someone put together at the beginning of his first administration. And that one had adults in the room and guardrails. Now we’re fucked. Best advice, pull your retirement out stocks and find an opportunity to hit the streets. Good luck Whitney…

Thanks. I'm going to all my town halls. I'm in a blue district & blue state, but I'll still show up, even if it's only to say "Thanks. Keep it up." I'm also going to the protest this Saturday. We still have our signs from the last one. :)