Social Media Buzz Over Trump’s Animal Memes
In a whirlwind of social media activity, numerous AI-generated photos of former President Donald Trump holding cats and ducks have taken the internet by storm. This trend was ignited by unverified claims about illegal Haitian migrants consuming pets and wild birds in Springfield, Ohio.
The sensational reports have even drawn reactions from Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, and the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign.
The incident that sparked outrage
The backdrop to this online frenzy involves a shocking incident in Ohio. Allexis Telia Ferrell, a 27-year-old woman, was arrested after allegedly killing a cat and consuming it in front of her neighbors. According to Fox News, Ferrell faces charges of injuring animals, prohibitions concerning companion animals, and disorderly conduct.
Reports indicate that Ferrell stomped on the cat’s head to kill it before eating the animal in a residential area at a housing complex on 13th Street SE in Canton, Ohio. She was taken into custody on Friday, with her initial bond set at $100,000.
Unfounded claims and political reactions
In the aftermath of Ferrell’s arrest, several right-wing accounts have linked her to Haiti, although no evidence supports these claims. The incident has become a political flashpoint, with Trump’s campaign issuing a strong statement:
“President Trump will deport migrants who eat pets. Kamala Harris will send them to your town next. Make your choice, America.”
Ohio Senator and VP hopeful JD Vance also weighed in, referencing his previous warnings about Haitian illegal immigrants:
“Months ago, I raised the issue of Haitian illegal immigrants draining social services and generally causing chaos all over Springfield, Ohio,” Vance stated. He shared a video of his earlier remarks on the crisis and added, “Reports now show that people have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn’t be in this country.”
The viral Trump cat and duck memes have brought a bizarre twist to an already contentious issue.