Government Intervenes To Spare Sacrificial ‘Donald Trump’ Buffalo
The albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump,” who was supposed to be slaughtered this week as part of the Muslim festival Eid al-Adha, was spared Wednesday after internet backlash drew security concerns.
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Just a few hours before the scheduled sacrifice, Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the animal to be pardoned and was then relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka, according to Reuters. A ministry official said the decision came “at the last moment … due to security concerns and the unusual level of public interest.”
Ziauddin Mridha, the farm owner who purchased the buffalo 10 months ago, sold the animal to a person who was preparing for the festival. The government ordered Mridha to refund the buyer.
The Viral albino buffalo “Donald Trump” moved to Bangladesh National Zoo for public display in Dhaka. pic.twitter.com/1rC4rqYVw6
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The rare animal became a local celebrity in the city of Narayanganj and a viral sensation because of its uncanny resemblance to Trump, namely its blond combover, as The Daily Wire previously reported. Crowds flocked to the farm to catch a glimpse of the buffalo, with videos and photos flooding social media, eventually making international headlines.
Mridha admitted he didn’t notice the resemblance at first. “My younger brother jokingly named it Donald Trump after seeing the hair on its head,” he told NDTV. “It is very calm in nature. Albino buffaloes are generally peaceful and do not become aggressive unless provoked.”
Fans around the world took to social media to share the good news.
“Even a buffalo named Donald Trump survives assassination attempts …” one user posted on X.
“Life is really funny sometimes. At this point, the buffalo needs security and its own social media page,” another said.
“Viral fame hits different when it literally spares your life,” another X user quipped.
From feeding troughs to worldwide recognition, it sure pays to look like Trump.
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