Trump’s Bizarre Pet Claim Spurs Simpsons Memes Online. Social Media Flooded with Classic Clips and Images from the Iconic Show

Memes of "The Simpsons" are going viral following Donald Trump's bizarre claim that Haitian immigrants were eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio. Trump, referring to a false rumor, claimed that immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets. This claim was quickly debunked by ABC News moderator David Muir, who clarified that Springfield officials had received no credible reports of such incidents. Social media quickly turned Trump's mention of "Springfield" into a meme fest, with many referencing the Simpsons’ dog, Santa’s Little Helper, and other iconic moments from the show. Simpsons showrunner Al Jean commented on the show’s tendency to seemingly “predict” real-life events.