Part 2/11:
The world of The Walking Dead has always mirrored our own, save for the presence of zombies. The question that arises is, who was president during the outbreak? By Season 11 of the main series, we learn that the Commonwealth, a community of over 50,000 residents, was established by former President William Milton, suggesting that our government timeline is inconsistent with reality. Some characters reference contemporary politicians, fueling speculation about the governmental structure at the time of the outbreak.