Several social media users, including Elon Musk, posted pictures of former president Donald Trump holding cats and ducks. This comes after the Republican presidential nominee's running mate was fact-checked about his claim about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio eating pets and local wildlife. The controversy began after right-wing users tweeted about 27-year-old Allexis Telia Ferrell being charged with animal cruelty. According to reports, she allegedly killed a cat and consumed it in front of multiple witnesses on August 16.
Right-wing accounts associated Ferrell to Haitian immigrants. One person tweeted: "When you let a 3rd world country into your country, you become a 3rd world country. Close the border and save our cats.”
If you like ducks or cats, Trump’s your only choice in November.Otherwise, they’re dinner for Kamala’s illegal Haitians.I wish I was kidding. pic.twitter.com/gAAkUtz2bt
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 9, 2024
Another one added: “If you like ducks or cats, Trump’s your only choice in November. Otherwise, they’re dinner for Kamala’s illegal Haitians.”
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However, the Springfield Police Division fact-checked all claims. It said that no reports related to pets being stolen and eaten have come up. The department further stated that it was aware of social media posts, but this was 'not something that’s on our radar right now'.
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“In response to recent rumors alleging criminal activity by the immigrant population in our city, we wish to clarify that there have been no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community,” the police said in a statement emailed to NBC News.
Elon Musk shared an AI-generated image of Trump holding two cats. 'Cats for Trump' also started trending on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.