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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa055.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.newsweek.com/clip-donald-trump-singing-dressed-farmer-resurfaces-online-11611246\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.newsweek.com/clip-donald-trump-singing-dressed-farmer-resurfaces-online-11611246\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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The actress performed in character as Karen Walker from \nWill & Grace\n, playfully adjusting the lyrics to reference\n\"Trump Tower.\"\nThe segment was intended as a comedic skit and aired live. Trump and Mullally ultimately won the audience‑voted competition, beating other celebrity performances that night. While neither won an actual Emmy award, the performance became one of the more memorable moments of the broadcast.\nAs the moment has been reshared across social media, people have shared their reactions to the contrast between the comedic moment and the man who is now at the center of the Iran-U. S. conflict. \n\"First time not seeing him in a suit. It feels weird,\" said one commenter. Another wrote: \"This would be like going back to the 40s and saying actor Ronald Reagan will take down Russia one day.\"\nImage placeholder\nFile photo: Donald Trump and Megan Mullally perform the \"Green Acres\" theme song for Emmy Idol in 2005.\n|\nM. 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Hegseth](https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hegseth-on-Iran.png?width=320&height=180&quality=60?width=320&height=180&quality=60)\n\n3\n\nUS ‘Didn’t Start’ War With Iran, But Under Trump Will Finish It: Hegseth\n***\n### Related Videos\n- ![‘No Man Left Behind’ Means No Man Left Behind \\| THE JOSH HAMMER SHOW](https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NW_TJHS_THUMBNAIL_EP114_V3.jpg?width=320&height=180&quality=60?width=120&height=68&quality=60)\n  \n  ‘No Man Left Behind’ Means No Man Left Behind \\| THE JOSH HAMMER SHOW\n- ![Donald Trump Is Emphatically Correct About Birthright Citizenship \\| THE JOSH HAMMER SHOW](https:\/\/assets.newsweek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NW_TJHS_THUMBNAIL_EP111_V1-1.jpg?width=320&height=180&quality=60?width=120&height=68&quality=60)\n  \n  Donald Trump Is Emphatically Correct About Birthright Citizenship \\| THE JOSH HAMMER SHOW\n- ![US ‘Didn’t Start’ War With Iran, But Under Trump Will Finish It: 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when Trump appeared alongside actor Megan Mullally in a light‑hearted comedy segment.\n\nIts renewed circulation has prompted comparisons between Trump’s earlier television persona and his current role as president during one of the most-serious foreign‑policy crises of his time in office.\n\n## Why It Matters\nTrump is [overseeing a rapidly expanding U.S.-Israel military campaign](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/how-swing-voters-are-reacting-to-trumps-iran-strikes-analysis-11608236) against [Iran](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/iran), now in its fourth day.\n\nThe contrast between the former reality‑TV figure performing on an awards‑show stage and the sitting president directing a major military operation has fueled widespread online commentary.\n\nIn a post on Instagram with over 2.9 million views, one user wrote: \"Politics aside, imagine going back to 2005 and telling people this is the dude who ends up kidnapping the Venezuelan president, bombing Iran and clipping the Ayatollah.\"\n\n#### Read More\n[Post About Barron Trump’s Height Goes Viral Amid Calls To Draft Him3 min read](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/post-barron-trump-height-viral-calls-draft-11609910)\n\n[Iranians Dance Trump-Style, Make ‘YMCA’ the Soundtrack to Khamenei’s Death4 min read](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/iranians-dance-trump-style-make-ymca-khamenei-death-11609404)\n\n[Another Detail Behind Trump in Photos During Iran Strikes Raises Questions4 min read](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/another-detail-behind-trump-photos-iran-strikes-raises-questions-11611015)\n\n> [View this post on Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVWbO3nCR3o\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)\n> \n> [A post shared by R. M. S. Thornton (@rmsthornton)](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVWbO3nCR3o\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)\n## What To Know\nThe clip originates from the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 18, 2005, and hosted by Ellen DeGeneres.\n\nDuring the ceremony, several television stars took part in a parody competition called \"Emmy Idol,\" performing classic TV theme songs for an audience vote.\n\nTrump, then best known as the host of NBC’s *The Apprentice*, appeared in overalls and a straw hat, carrying a pitchfork, while singing the *Green Acres* theme song alongside Mullally. The actress performed in character as Karen Walker from *Will & Grace*, playfully adjusting the lyrics to reference [\"Trump Tower.\"](https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/secret-service-suspicious-package-trump-tower-what-to-know-11608284)\n\nThe segment was intended as a comedic skit and aired live. Trump and Mullally ultimately won the audience‑voted competition, beating other celebrity performances that night. While neither won an actual Emmy award, the performance became one of the more memorable moments of the broadcast.\n\nAs the moment has been reshared across social media, people have shared their reactions to the contrast between the comedic moment and the man who is now at the center of the Iran-U. S. conflict.\n\n\"First time not seeing him in a suit. It feels weird,\" said one commenter. Another wrote: \"This would be like going back to the 40s and saying actor Ronald Reagan will take down Russia one day.\"\n\nFile photo: Donald Trump and Megan Mullally perform the \"Green Acres\" theme song for Emmy Idol in 2005. \\| M. Caulfield\/WireImage, Getty Images\n\n## What Happens Next\nThe clip has resurfaced periodically over the years, but its renewed circulation now coincides with Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, which began over the weekend with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets.\n\nSince then, Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region, raising fears of a wider war and prompting evacuation warnings for U.S. citizens in parts of the Middle East.\n\nAs the situation continues to unfold, the resurfaced footage has become a point of cultural contrast—highlighting how a former television personality has since become a wartime president who is now facing one of the most-consequential decisions of his presidency.\n\n> In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland. At *Newsweek*, ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not \"both sides,\" it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. 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Boilerpipe Text	A clip showing Donald Trump singing the Green Acres theme song while dressed as a farmer has resurfaced online, drawing fresh attention as the United States remains locked in an escalating military conflict with Iran . The footage, now being shared across social media, dates back to the 2005 Emmy Awards , when Trump appeared alongside actor Megan Mullally in a light‑hearted comedy segment. Its renewed circulation has prompted comparisons between Trump’s earlier television persona and his current role as president during one of the most-serious foreign‑policy crises of his time in office. Why It Matters Trump is overseeing a rapidly expanding U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran , now in its fourth day. The contrast between the former reality‑TV figure performing on an awards‑show stage and the sitting president directing a major military operation has fueled widespread online commentary. In a post on Instagram with over 2.9 million views, one user wrote: "Politics aside, imagine going back to 2005 and telling people this is the dude who ends up kidnapping the Venezuelan president, bombing Iran and clipping the Ayatollah." What To Know The clip originates from the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 18, 2005, and hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. During the ceremony, several television stars took part in a parody competition called "Emmy Idol," performing classic TV theme songs for an audience vote. Trump, then best known as the host of NBC’s The Apprentice , appeared in overalls and a straw hat, carrying a pitchfork, while singing the Green Acres theme song alongside Mullally. The actress performed in character as Karen Walker from Will & Grace , playfully adjusting the lyrics to reference "Trump Tower." The segment was intended as a comedic skit and aired live. Trump and Mullally ultimately won the audience‑voted competition, beating other celebrity performances that night. While neither won an actual Emmy award, the performance became one of the more memorable moments of the broadcast. As the moment has been reshared across social media, people have shared their reactions to the contrast between the comedic moment and the man who is now at the center of the Iran-U. S. conflict. "First time not seeing him in a suit. It feels weird," said one commenter. Another wrote: "This would be like going back to the 40s and saying actor Ronald Reagan will take down Russia one day." Image placeholder File photo: Donald Trump and Megan Mullally perform the "Green Acres" theme song for Emmy Idol in 2005. \| M. Caulfield/WireImage, Getty Images What Happens Next The clip has resurfaced periodically over the years, but its renewed circulation now coincides with Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, which began over the weekend with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets. Since then, Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region, raising fears of a wider war and prompting evacuation warnings for U.S. citizens in parts of the Middle East. As the situation continues to unfold, the resurfaced footage has become a point of cultural contrast—highlighting how a former television personality has since become a wartime president who is now facing one of the most-consequential decisions of his presidency. Image placeholder In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland. At Newsweek , ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not "both sides," it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. If that sounds like the kind of journalism you want to see thrive, we need you. When you become a Newsweek Member , you support a mission to keep the center strong and vibrant. Members enjoy: Ad-free browsing, exclusive content and editor conversations. Help keep the center courageous. Join today. Image placeholder
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The footage, now being shared across social media, dates back to the 2005 [Emmy Awards](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/emmy-awards), when Trump appeared alongside actor Megan Mullally in a light‑hearted comedy segment. Its renewed circulation has prompted comparisons between Trump’s earlier television persona and his current role as president during one of the most-serious foreign‑policy crises of his time in office. ## Why It Matters Trump is [overseeing a rapidly expanding U.S.-Israel military campaign](https://www.newsweek.com/how-swing-voters-are-reacting-to-trumps-iran-strikes-analysis-11608236) against [Iran](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/iran), now in its fourth day. The contrast between the former reality‑TV figure performing on an awards‑show stage and the sitting president directing a major military operation has fueled widespread online commentary. In a post on Instagram with over 2.9 million views, one user wrote: "Politics aside, imagine going back to 2005 and telling people this is the dude who ends up kidnapping the Venezuelan president, bombing Iran and clipping the Ayatollah." #### Read More [Post About Barron Trump’s Height Goes Viral Amid Calls To Draft Him3 min read](https://www.newsweek.com/post-barron-trump-height-viral-calls-draft-11609910) [Iranians Dance Trump-Style, Make ‘YMCA’ the Soundtrack to Khamenei’s Death4 min read](https://www.newsweek.com/iranians-dance-trump-style-make-ymca-khamenei-death-11609404) [Another Detail Behind Trump in Photos During Iran Strikes Raises Questions4 min read](https://www.newsweek.com/another-detail-behind-trump-photos-iran-strikes-raises-questions-11611015) > [View this post on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVWbO3nCR3o/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > > [A post shared by R. M. S. Thornton (@rmsthornton)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVWbO3nCR3o/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ## What To Know The clip originates from the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 18, 2005, and hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. During the ceremony, several television stars took part in a parody competition called "Emmy Idol," performing classic TV theme songs for an audience vote. Trump, then best known as the host of NBC’s The Apprentice, appeared in overalls and a straw hat, carrying a pitchfork, while singing the Green Acres theme song alongside Mullally. The actress performed in character as Karen Walker from Will & Grace, playfully adjusting the lyrics to reference ["Trump Tower."](https://www.newsweek.com/secret-service-suspicious-package-trump-tower-what-to-know-11608284) The segment was intended as a comedic skit and aired live. Trump and Mullally ultimately won the audience‑voted competition, beating other celebrity performances that night. While neither won an actual Emmy award, the performance became one of the more memorable moments of the broadcast. As the moment has been reshared across social media, people have shared their reactions to the contrast between the comedic moment and the man who is now at the center of the Iran-U. S. conflict. "First time not seeing him in a suit. It feels weird," said one commenter. Another wrote: "This would be like going back to the 40s and saying actor Ronald Reagan will take down Russia one day." File photo: Donald Trump and Megan Mullally perform the "Green Acres" theme song for Emmy Idol in 2005. \\| M. Caulfield/WireImage, Getty Images ## What Happens Next The clip has resurfaced periodically over the years, but its renewed circulation now coincides with Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, which began over the weekend with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets. Since then, Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region, raising fears of a wider war and prompting evacuation warnings for U.S. citizens in parts of the Middle East. As the situation continues to unfold, the resurfaced footage has become a point of cultural contrast—highlighting how a former television personality has since become a wartime president who is now facing one of the most-consequential decisions of his presidency. > In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland. At Newsweek, ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not "both sides," it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. If that sounds like the kind of journalism you want to see thrive, we need you. > > When you [become a Newsweek Member](https://www.newsweek.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=inlineCTAv2), you support a mission to keep the center strong and vibrant. Members enjoy: Ad-free browsing, exclusive content and editor conversations. 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Readable Markdown	A clip showing [Donald Trump](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/donald-trump) singing the Green Acres theme song while dressed as a farmer has resurfaced online, drawing fresh attention as the United States remains locked in an [escalating military conflict with Iran](https://www.newsweek.com/iran-war-live-updates-map-trump-israel-lebanon-missiles-nuclear-11609370). The footage, now being shared across social media, dates back to the 2005 [Emmy Awards](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/emmy-awards), when Trump appeared alongside actor Megan Mullally in a light‑hearted comedy segment. Its renewed circulation has prompted comparisons between Trump’s earlier television persona and his current role as president during one of the most-serious foreign‑policy crises of his time in office. ## Why It Matters Trump is [overseeing a rapidly expanding U.S.-Israel military campaign](https://www.newsweek.com/how-swing-voters-are-reacting-to-trumps-iran-strikes-analysis-11608236) against [Iran](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/iran), now in its fourth day. The contrast between the former reality‑TV figure performing on an awards‑show stage and the sitting president directing a major military operation has fueled widespread online commentary. In a post on Instagram with over 2.9 million views, one user wrote: "Politics aside, imagine going back to 2005 and telling people this is the dude who ends up kidnapping the Venezuelan president, bombing Iran and clipping the Ayatollah." ## What To Know The clip originates from the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 18, 2005, and hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. During the ceremony, several television stars took part in a parody competition called "Emmy Idol," performing classic TV theme songs for an audience vote. Trump, then best known as the host of NBC’s The Apprentice, appeared in overalls and a straw hat, carrying a pitchfork, while singing the Green Acres theme song alongside Mullally. The actress performed in character as Karen Walker from Will & Grace, playfully adjusting the lyrics to reference ["Trump Tower."](https://www.newsweek.com/secret-service-suspicious-package-trump-tower-what-to-know-11608284) The segment was intended as a comedic skit and aired live. Trump and Mullally ultimately won the audience‑voted competition, beating other celebrity performances that night. While neither won an actual Emmy award, the performance became one of the more memorable moments of the broadcast. As the moment has been reshared across social media, people have shared their reactions to the contrast between the comedic moment and the man who is now at the center of the Iran-U. S. conflict. "First time not seeing him in a suit. It feels weird," said one commenter. Another wrote: "This would be like going back to the 40s and saying actor Ronald Reagan will take down Russia one day." File photo: Donald Trump and Megan Mullally perform the "Green Acres" theme song for Emmy Idol in 2005. \\| M. Caulfield/WireImage, Getty Images ## What Happens Next The clip has resurfaced periodically over the years, but its renewed circulation now coincides with Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, which began over the weekend with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets. Since then, Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region, raising fears of a wider war and prompting evacuation warnings for U.S. citizens in parts of the Middle East. As the situation continues to unfold, the resurfaced footage has become a point of cultural contrast—highlighting how a former television personality has since become a wartime president who is now facing one of the most-consequential decisions of his presidency. > In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland. At Newsweek, ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not "both sides," it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. If that sounds like the kind of journalism you want to see thrive, we need you. > > When you [become a Newsweek Member](https://www.newsweek.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=inlineCTAv2), you support a mission to keep the center strong and vibrant. Members enjoy: Ad-free browsing, exclusive content and editor conversations. [Help keep the center courageous. Join today.](https://www.newsweek.com/subscribe)
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