The internet has done it again! In the whirlwind of political controversy and bizarre claims, it somehow manages to spin a completely unexpected viral moment. This time, it all started with Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated comments during a debate, where he claimed that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio were eating cats and dogs.
It didn’t take long for the social media world to grab hold of this strange remark and turn it into something that no one saw coming: a viral TikTok dance craze.
While the statement was quickly dismissed as baseless—ABC News even reached out to Springfield’s city manager, who confirmed that there were no credible reports of pets being harmed—the internet had already moved on. Memes erupted across social platforms, and #PetsForTrump became the latest hashtag to flood timelines.
However, TikTok creators, always ready to take things to another level, decided to turn Trump’s bizarre claim into a viral song and dance. The song, produced by a liberal account called ‘Casa Di Music,’ blew up overnight.
So, what does this new TikTok trend look like? Well, it’s just as chaotic as you’d expect. Users have turned the sound clip of Trump’s comments into a variety of dance routines. There’s no real consistency to the moves—some creators are lip-syncing to Trump’s remarks, while others are incorporating group choreography. Many have even added their pets into the videos for an ironic twist, transforming what began as a controversial statement into a playful spectacle.
Captions like “Eat the Cat 2024” and “We can’t take nothing serious” have become staples of these TikTok posts. As expected, the internet couldn’t resist making the moment even wilder by labeling the song as the “new Lesbian Anthem” thanks to Trump’s “eating cat” comment—a perfect example of how absurdity knows no bounds in today’s digital world.
Interestingly, not everyone is using the trend to mock Trump. Some of his supporters have embraced it, creating AI-generated memes with slogans like “Vote Trump” and “Haitians ate my mom.” It’s a strange blend of humor and politics that only the internet could produce.
Of course, all of this is unfolding against the backdrop of Springfield’s immigration debate. The influx of thousands of Haitian migrants since 2020 has been a point of contention in the area, fueling rumors and misinformation on social media.
While these migrants are legally in the U.S. and eligible for Temporary Protected Status, their presence has strained local resources, adding fuel to Trump’s fiery rhetoric.
However, the social media world is less concerned with the facts and more focused on keeping the dance craze alive. Whether it’s AI memes, pet cameos, or group choreography, TikTok has managed to turn a controversial political moment into yet another viral sensation that perfectly encapsulates our internet era.
