In the episode (for which he shaved his signature beard), Reiner plays a retiring President Washington, insisting that the peaceful transfer of power is a hallmark of democracy. That prompts incredulity from those gathered.

"Well, what if there’s some a--hole in office, some narcissistic p---k who doesn’t follow the Constitution?" asks a character played by David. "He could use the presidency to enrich himself and his family. He could send troops into American cities to terrorize and even kill American citizens, all to distract from the fact that he's friends with a pedophile!" https://www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/rob-reiner-final-role-in-larry-david-pursuit-of-unhappiness-emmy-chances/