Video imagines Elmo getting fired due to budget cuts

An online video that has gone viral imagines “Sesame Street” character Elmo being laid off due to the Trump administration’s new budget cuts.

The video, posted by What’s Trending, shows Elmo getting the news that he’s been fired because PBS’ funding has been cut by the federal government. Elmo argues that he’s worked for Sesame Street for 32 years and he doesn’t know what will happen to his medical insurance citing a “pre-existing condition.”

The man suggests Elmo take photos with tourists in Times Square for tips.

Watch the video below.

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