Drain the swamp became widely known as a slogan of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign for president of the United States, used to promise a crackdown on corruption and entrenched power in Washington. The phrase was repeated at rallies, on signs and in media coverage, and it quickly moved beyond speeches into online memes, remixes and reaction videos. Because the wording is short, rhythmic and instantly political, creators still reuse it years later to mock bureaucracy, call out dishonesty or signal a dramatic clear-out, even in videos that are not about American politics at all.