Oldie but goodie---with new characters:
Trump insists on personally interviewing the three finalists for the position of White House Chief of Staff.
The first applicant is a "traditional" Republican. As soon as he is seated in the Oval Office, Trump says "I have just one question: how much is two plus two?" The somewhat puzzled man says "Two plus two? How much is two plus two?"
"That's the question" Trump replies. "Can you answer it?"
"Of course! The answer is four!"
"Are you sure?"
"Absolutely. Two plus two is four."
"Thank you. We'll let you know."
And, the next applicant, a Democrat is ushered in and seated.
"Just one question: How much is two plus two?" Trump asks.
Looking thoughtful, the Democrat says "Well, that depends."
"Whadaya mean 'That depends'?" Trump demands, obviously a little indignant.
"If I assume both twos are positive, the answer is, of course, plus four. But, if they are both negative, the answer is minus four. If we have one negative two and one positive two, they add up to zero."
"Get outta here, and take your damned liberal math with ya'" Trump thunders and the Democrat departs shaking his head in wonder.
Still upset, Trump manages a smile when told the last applicant is an avid supporter who has attended numerous Trump rallies.
"Have a seat right there!" Trump enthuses, gesturing to the chair opposite his behind the Resolute Desk. "Just one simple question and I know you will answer it correctly" how much is two plus two "
At first, the Trumpie grins from ear to ear, but this quickly fades and his face becomes a mask of seriousness. Holding a finger to his lips to request silence, he rises and quietly walks to each door to listen carefully. Hearing nothing, he pads to the window and scans the area just outside. Satisfied there are no listening lurkers afoot, he returns, slides his chair around the desk, sits down and leans closer to Trump.
"How much" he asks softly " do you want it to be?"