As a longtime observer of American politics and social media trends, I find myself both amused and puzzled by the “Cats for Trump” meme that has swept across our digital landscapes. On one hand, it’s refreshing to see a shift in narrative from controversy to something as innocuous and adorable as Donald Trump holding cats and ducks. It’s reminiscent of the “Doge” phenomenon that brought a bit of lightness to the internet a few years back.
Lately, AI-created photos of Donald Trump posing with cats and ducks have been widely shared across social media platforms. As these unconventional images spread and influential figures repost them, there’s a growing curiosity about their significance. In this piece, we’ll explore the popular “Trump with Cats” meme that has taken over the internet.
What is the ‘Cats for Trump’ meme?
The “Cats with Trump” meme has been popularizing on social media platforms lately, mostly due to AI-created pictures depicting ex-President Donald Trump carrying cats and ducks. This unusual trend seems to stem from a flurry of disputes caused by unfounded accusations that Haitian migrants were mistreating pets. These claims have been largely discredited by fact-checkers.
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 9, 2024
The controversy began when Trump’s running mate JD Vance made an unsubstantiated claim that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio were reportedly eating pets and local wildlife. This claim was exaggerated by reports that 27-year-old Allexis Telia Ferrell was charged with animal cruelty for allegedly killing and consuming a cat. The right-wing users wrongly associated this with Haitian immigrants.
Here’s Vance’s post on X (formerly Twitter):
Previously, I brought up concerns about Haitian undocumented immigrants straining social resources and causing disorder throughout Springfield, Ohio. Now, it appears that pets are being stolen and consumed by individuals who don’t belong in the country. So, where is our border security chief to address this issue?
— JD Vance (@JDVance) September 9, 2024
According to a statement from the Springfield Police Division’s Strategic Engagement Manager, there is no truth to rumors suggesting that members of the city’s immigrant population have been involved in harming, injuring, or abusing pets. (CBS News)
The “Cats with Trump” meme surfaced in reaction to the accusations. Numerous social media users, such as Elon Musk, posted pictures of Trump holding felines and waterfowl. This popular meme portrays Trump as a guardian of creatures.
This change in the storyline occurs during times of increased friction and ongoing discussions regarding immigration and border security. It seems that certain conservative individuals persisted with their story, regardless of the absence of proof.
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2024-09-10 15:10