Ringling Transitions

WASHINGTON   Following the announcement that Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus will be closing after 146 years, uncertainty swirls around the future of most employees and animals. One group however sees the closure as a new opportunity: clowns. Bobo, Wiggles and Sputters are just three of the clowns who have received inquiries from the incoming Trump administration.  Bobo explained, "They've got lots of positions to fill and of course lots of clowns have been brought in. One official told me that almost any clown will be able to find a position in the Trump administration."
      While they haven't been contacted, the cleanup crew known informally as "The Poop Squad" are hoping to be approached by the incoming administration. Long time employee Shovels McBean said, "You read the news, you know they're going to need us."