Could the Oscar for Best Picture Predict Whether Trump Will Win the 2024 Election? The Surprising Trend
It’s important to emphasize that there’s no scientific evidence supporting this trend. While there is no concrete reason why the Oscar winner would sway voters in a specific direction, it’s still an intriguing trend, despite some outliers. For instance, “Oppenheimer” winning best picture at the Academy Awards does not necessarily mean Joe Biden won’t secure a second term. However, if this trend continues and a victory for “Oppenheimer” foreshadows Trump’s return to the presidency, the implications could be chilling.
The Foreboding Potential: “Oppenheimer” and Trump’s Influence on the World
The movie “Oppenheimer” concludes with the titular character, portrayed by Cillian Murphy, realizing that he has created a power capable of destroying the world. This power is now in the hands of some of the most hazardous and unpredictable individuals imaginable – politicians. The culmination of the film is marked by J. Robert Oppenheimer’s statement, “When I came to you with those calculations, we thought we might start a chain reaction that would destroy the entire world. … I believe we did.” Over the years, Donald Trump has discussed the use of nuclear weapons in various contexts. Some instances have been outlandish, such as his reported proposal to use nuclear bombs to prevent hurricanes from reaching the United States. In a more disquieting case, Trump expressed a willingness to consider the use of nuclear weapons in Europe.
There is little doubt that Trump fits the profile of the type of person Oppenheimer feared would gain control of this technology, especially given the non-negligible possibility that he could actually employ them during a second term. A “Oppenheimer” victory on Oscar night could signify a harrowing future, or perhaps it will be one of the rare exceptions to the trend. Regardless, it might be prudent to hope for a “Barbie” surprise on Oscar night.
Images:
1. 