(The scene is the royal palace in Saudi Arabia. The king stands behind the royal podium. To his left, behind a second royal podium, is President Trump. An audience made up of members of the international press sits on royal folding chairs with great anticipation.)

KING: I am filled with joy and anticipation after our talks with the American president. And I am looking forward to someday visiting America and greeting our many friends there. Mr. President?

PRESIDENT: Thank you.

(He turns to the audience.)

PRESIDENT: I want you to know my conversations with King Salman have been very good. The best conversations I’ve ever had with a Saudi king. Based on our conversations, which were fantastic, by the way, I have decided to return to television next season.

(The king extends his right arm and points directly at the audience.)

KING: Would YOU like to be King for a Day?

(The phalanx of presidential staffers, aides, assistant aides, and security personnel erupt with wild applause.)

PRESIDENT: Well, that’s all I have to say. I’ll take a few questions.

CNN: Mr. President, there are rumors you and King Salman have reached a deal on oil production.

PRESIDENT: Are you talking about the fantastic Saudi plan to slash oil production by 35-percent, guaranteeing that we will have oil well into the eighth term of my presidency?

CNN: Yes.

PRESIDENT: I’ll talk about that in a few days. Let’s talk about me.

CNN: How long?

PRESIDENT: For as long as you want.

CNN: I meant how long before you talk about the oil deal?

PRESIDENT: A few days.

CNN: Two days?

PRESIDENT: Sit down and stop attacking me. Any other questions? Yes?

WASHINGTON POST: If we ask some questions about your television show will you answer questions about the oil deal?

PRESIDENT: (he looks right, left, right and back left and purses his lips) Okay.

THE PRESS CORPS: (in unison) What’s your new show about?

PRESIDENT: It’s based on my experiences here in Saudi Arabia, where I realized that being treated like a king is fantastic. It’s beautiful.

CNN: So will this be like the old “Queen for a Day” television show?

PRESIDENT: No. This is totally different.

CNN: How so?

PRESIDENT: This is king for a day.

WASHINGTON POST: But it sounds as if, instead of giving women the royal treatment, you’ll be giving the royal treatment to men.

PRESIDENT: That’s totally untrue. That would be discrimination, which I have said…many times…something about.

CNN: (with resignation) So how will the show work?

PRESIDENT: Every day…we will choose…four ordinary, hard-working Americans…who will compete…to give me the royal treatment.

WASHINGTON POST: And what does the winner get?

PRESIDENT: I get cars, clothes, jewelry and, oh yes, exotic pets.

KING: Not to mention beautiful women.

PRESIDENT: That’s what I just said. But, I’m looking forward to being totally surprised. That would be beautiful. Very beautiful.

WASHINGTON POST: With all due respect, Mr. President, after “Celebrity Apprentice,” do you think any television network is going to air another of your shows?

PRESIDENT: Yes. They have to. Because of the FCC rule.

CNN: I’m not familiar…

PRESIDENT: I rule the FCC.

CNN: About the oil deal.

PRESIDENT: What oil deal?

CNN: The one you made. To let the Saudis slash oil production by 35-percent.

PRESIDENT: That’s a fantastic idea. That way, we’ll have oil into my eighth season.