Trump and his followers post cat images.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign team and supporters have been disseminating synthetic cat and duck images on social media platforms. This action is a response to allegations made by Trump's vice-presidential candidate, J.D. Vance, who insinuated that illegal Haitian immigrants in a specific American city have been pilfering and consuming pets.
Subsequent reports by the U.S. media, citing local authorities in Springfield, claimed that no such incidents have transpired. In response to Vance's claims, Republican Senator Ted Cruz posted a photo of a cat on the platform X along with the caption, "Vote for Trump to prevent Haitian migrants from eating us." Elon Musk, tech billionaire and X's proprietor, shared an image of a duck and a cat, commenting, "Save them."
Vance also commented on X: "Recently, my office has received numerous complaints from Springfield residents claiming that their pets or nearby animals have been kidnapped by Haitian immigrants. However, it's plausible that these tales could turn out to be unfounded." Since then, various Republican figures have been sharing synthetic cat images, including Trump on his Truth Social platform.
Immigration remains a major campaign focus
In one such image, Trump is depicted aboard an airplane surrounded by cats and ducks. He also uploaded an image of a cat holding a machine gun and wearing a MAGA cap. "MAGA" is an acronym for "Make America Great Again," serving as Trump's campaign slogan. Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace shared an AI-generated image on X depicting Trump with a cat under his arm and a goose by his side.
The topic of immigration holds significant weight in the campaign. As the U.S. Vice President, Kamala Harris holds responsibility for the issue. Her opponent in the presidential election on November 5, former President Trump, frequently criticizes Harris on this matter, accusing her of inadequacy.
Social networks have become a platform for political rhetoric, with Republican figures like Donald Trump and Nancy Mace sharing synthetic cat images on their platforms as part of the immigration debate. Elon Musk, also on X, joined the conversation by posting an image of a duck and a cat, encouraging protection for these animals.
In light of the allegations made by J.D. Vance about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, the topic of immigration remains a central focus in the campaign, with figures using social networks to shape public perception and engage their supporters.
