During the September 10 presidential debate, Donald Trump made the unfounded claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were 'eating the dogs and cats' of local residents. This statement was immediately fact-checked by moderator David Muir, who cited the Springfield city manager denying any credible reports of such incidents. In response, rapper Flavor Flav humorously warned artists with pet-themed names on social media to be cautious, generating widespread amusement online. Other celebrities and social media users expressed disbelief at Trump's remark, further fueling the viral conversation around the debate. Trump's running mate, JD Vance, attempted to support the narrative by referencing unrelated animal capture claims, but his comments lacked substantiation. The incident highlights the ongoing discourse about immigration and misinformation in political rhetoric.