In a shocking turn of events, the cosmic entity Cthulhu has officially withdrawn from the presidential race, citing a surprising revelation that left even the most seasoned political analysts scratching their heads. The ancient, tentacled horror had initially thrown its hat into the ring on the platform of "Why Choose the Lesser Evil?" but now claims that Donald Trump is, in fact, a greater evil than even Cthulhu itself.
Campaign banners emblazoned with slogans like "Vote for the True Apocalypse" and "Cthulhu 2024: The End is Nigh" have been replaced with disheartened images of the cosmic horror shrugging its many shoulders. Voters who were eagerly anticipating a campaign trail of eldritch horror and chaos are left disappointed, wondering if they should now settle for the mundane evil they've grown accustomed to.
In a press conference held at the depths of the ocean, Cthulhu addressed the media, tentacles gesticulating with an air of cosmic indifference. "I have peered into the abyss, and lo and behold, I have seen that the orange one is a greater malevolence than even I, the harbinger of cosmic doom. It pains me to admit it, but Trump is the true embodiment of chaos and destruction on this mortal plane."
The announcement has sparked a mix of reactions from the electorate. Some supporters are in disbelief, questioning whether this is some elaborate scheme to lure them into a false sense of security before unleashing unspeakable horrors upon the world. Others are left wondering if they should start a campaign to write in Cthulhu's name anyway, just for the chaos of it.
Political pundits are scrambling to reassess their predictions, as the withdrawal of Cthulhu leaves a void in the "apocalypse now" category of candidates. Some are speculating that other Lovecraftian horrors might step up to fill the void, with Nyarlathotep rumored to be considering a run as the more 'moderate' cosmic terror.
Meanwhile, Trump supporters are relishing the unexpected endorsement from Cthulhu, claiming that it's a sign that even eldritch abominations recognize the former president's greatness. Democrats, on the other hand, are left scratching their heads, wondering if they should be more concerned about the existential threat of cosmic horrors or the political landscape.
As the political circus continues, voters are left to ponder whether they should choose the lesser evil, the greater evil, or just resign themselves to the inevitability of cosmic dread. One thing is for certain – the 2024 election season has taken a turn for the bizarre, leaving citizens to question the very fabric of reality itself.