Where initially Murphy suggested that they might cast a Trump for the election-based season, the Horror Story head subsequently corrected to say “You will not see [Donald] Trump and [Hillary] Clinton as characters on the show.”
First we wouldn’t see Trump and Clinton; then we would, and now Ryan Murphy finally clears up how.
American Horror Story Season 7 isn’t quite under the same veil of secrecy as its predecessor, but has nonetheless sown confusion over its use of 2016 Election figures.
Season 7 might also feature the return of several characters from American Horror Story: Freak Show, while a separate upcoming season was said to bring together Murder House and Coven characters.