Americans Have the Option to Vote for ‘Literally Anybody Else’ Besides Biden or Trump

“My name is ‘Literally Anybody Else’, and I’m running for president of the United States,” explains the 35-year-old teacher from Texas. The wannabe politician, formerly known as Dustin Ebey, has legally changed his name to express his frustration over the 2024 White House rematch between elderly foes Joe Biden and Donald Trump. This eye-catching stunt presents a lot of bureaucratic challenges, but he does have serious issues to raise.

He explains that he and his wife can’t afford to buy a home on their teacher’s salaries, highlighting the struggles of his generation and younger in finding housing. He didn’t feel like American politics was an accurate representation of not just himself, but of America as a whole. Some people eye him with curiosity, others laugh and take photos.

He tries to address them, though he’s not always lucky. Once in a while, he converts an instant fan. Supporters like Brandon Rios, 28, who works in the financial sector, express their frustration with the current political landscape and hope for change.

They believe that “Anybody could get up there and do a better job than Donald Trump or Biden at this point.” If ‘Literally Anybody Else’ doesn’t make the cut in Texas or elsewhere, there is a Plan B. Many US states let voters write the name of the person they want to elect onto the paper ballot, offering an alternative route to run for office.