WASHINGTON, D.C.–History was made this week as the biggest rivalry in American politics today came to an abrupt halt. Once bitter enemies from opposing political parties, President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have put aside their differences and become close allies after realizing that their mothers were both named Martha.

The revelation came during a preliminary presidential debate held last week. Son of small-town Kansas farmers Jonathan and Martha Biden, the president tried to appeal to the average working American by saying that his hope was to “save Martha” with another term. Trump, son of wealthy New York philanthropists Thomas and Martha Trump, interrupted the speech–but not to rebut it, as might have been expected. The former president instead responded with a cry of, “WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME?”, disclosing that his own mother was named Martha as well.

Following the mutual realization, Trump and Biden were seen hugging tightly and crying into each other’s arms after the debate.

“Joe is actually a great guy,” Trump told reporters that evening. “And, trust me, I know great guys. He’s one of the greatest.”

“I’m pleased to report that Ronald and I have mended fences,” Biden added. “And we’re going to join forces in 2020. Or 2024. Whatever year it is.”

The next day, the former rivals announced their intention to merge the existing Republican and Democratic parties into a single new entity called the Justice Party. If elected this November, Trump and Biden would serve as the nation’s first co-presidents, both occupying the Oval Office and making joint decisions together. With this new united front, it seems their only remaining rivals for the presidency are wildcard candidates Joe Exotic and Deadpool.

Spurred on by their newly formed friendship, Trump and Biden have begun pursuing a unilateral effort to promote fairness, security, and other changes in the political realm, also incorporating new approaches such as sexual propriety and an absence of corruption and scandals. Their reforms will begin in the nation’s capital. Political experts predict that their efforts will usher in a new era of peace and prosperity for the country, which could signal not only a Washington D.C. extended universe, but also a new dawn of justice for the entire nation.