A new song inspired by former President Donald Trump’s “they eat the cats” comment during the debate has gone viral online, currently sitting at #4 on the trending music channel.
David Scott, a South African musician who goes by Kiffness online, was inspired by Trump’s debunked claim during the debate and turned it into a song that has since been viewed millions of times.
Last week’s presidential debate with Kamala Harris was packed with material worth watching online, but one moment stood out the most to millions of Americans: Trump’s claim that Haitian immigrants are kidnapping and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump said, “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs — the people that came here. They’re eating the cats.”
After fans forwarded the clip to Scott, asking the artist to make a remix, he created “Eating the Cats,” a catchy parody that he posted to his YouTube channel.
David Scott, also known as Kiffness online, is a South African musician who created the viral remix of Trump’s fake quote ‘they’re eating the cats’
Donald Trump claimed during the presidential debate against Kamala Harris that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, kidnapped and ate pets
The song opens with Trump’s now-infamous quote from the debate, accompanied by a reggae-esque beat and Scott sitting behind a keyboard.
A moment later, Scott joins in, launching into his own lyrical remix: “People of Springfield, please don’t eat my cat. Why would you do that? Eat something else.”
The rest of the song pokes fun at the former president, with even dog and cat sounds in the background.
Scott jokingly showed the camera a piece of paper listing alternative food options for Springfield residents, such as bread, eggs and avocados.
“My initial desire to remix the quote was because I thought it was funny and bizarre, but I also recognized the melodic element in the statement,” Scott said Newsweek.
His remix has already grossed $16,000 on YouTube alone since Scott made “Eating the Cats” available to stream or purchase
Scott plans to donate all proceeds to the Clark County SPCA in Springfield, a nonprofit dedicated to educating future generations and prosecuting animal cruelty cases.
‘I decided to give it a shot and within a few minutes I had a basic idea for the song.’
The remix has already been viewed more than six million times on YouTube in less than a week.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, the song has been viewed more than 10 million times since it was posted.
As of Tuesday night, the song had grossed $16,000 on YouTube alone after Scott made “Eating the Cats” available to stream or purchase.
There is more money to be made from the remix considering how popular it has become on most social platforms.
But Scott doesn’t keep any of the profits for himself.
Harris appeared confused by the bizarre claim and even laughed when the moderator fact-checked the former president
He plans to donate all proceeds from the song to the Clark County SPCA in Springfield, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a community free of animal cruelty and pet overpopulation while providing educational opportunities for future generations.
“We have been in contact with Krissi Hawke, the president of the Clark County SPCA,” Scott added.
“They are very happy with the funding the song is bringing in, as they rely heavily on donations to run their business… Krissi said she cried before she saw my video, but when she saw it, she laughed so hard.”
Trump’s claim has not been proven and the White House has condemned the rumors as “dangerous” information.
According to The Daily Mail, more than a third of voters believe that Haitian immigrants in America actually consume pets: cats, dogs, geese and other beloved animals.
A poll of 1,000 likely voters conducted by JL Partners revealed how much the claim has taken on a life of its own.
Seventeen percent of respondents said they “certainly” believed the stories were true.
Another 19 percent said they thought the statement was “probably true.”
As the questions became more localized, the numbers dropped: only ten percent of respondents believed Haitian immigrants “definitely” ate pets in their state.
One exception is Georgia, where 51 percent were convinced it happened in their own state.
Republicans are more likely to believe the claims, with 58 percent saying they were convinced the reports were true.
A new TikTok trend emerged using Trump’s quote, with users using the audio clips to record their pet’s reaction to the claim
This hilarious trend has become hugely popular as animals across the country appear to be scared or surprised when they hear Trump’s debunked claim.
James Johnson, co-founder of JL Partners, said: “The fact that less than half of voters think the story is false speaks volumes: misinformation can sow doubt, especially when it comes from someone half of Americans trust, namely former President Trump,” according to The Daily Mail.
Illegal immigration is a hot-button issue for the upcoming election. Nearly two-thirds of Americans said illegal immigration is a real crisis, not just a politically driven media narrative, according to Axial.
However, after the debate, Trump’s quote quickly circulated online, with users using the statement to mock the claim.
The sound sparked new viral trends on TikTok, including users making videos of their own pets “reacting” to Trump’s debunked claim.
“As a South African I am non-partisan,” Scott added.
“Whatever your political leanings, music and animals unite us and that’s what I’m trying to do with this song.”
“My prayer for the United States is that the elections are free and fair. May God bless America.”