After Trump posts photo of ‘hero’ dog, people respond with ‘declassified’ photos of their pets

We have declassified a picture of the wonderful dog (name not declassified) that did such a GREAT JOB in capturing and killing the Leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi! pic.twitter.com/PDMx9nZWvw

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 28, 2019

The photo, which shows a German Shepherd wearing a bulletproof vest, has gone viral and had people mimicking Trump’s tweet to share photos of their pets.

Sample these:

We have declassified a picture of the wonderful dog (name not declassified) whose hairstyle was stolen by the Leader of the US Of A, @realDonaldTrump#AbuBakrAlBagdadi #Declassified #Dog #Trump pic.twitter.com/7TF8rXBjKl

— Prof. Ali Khan Mahmudabad (@Mahmudabad) October 29, 2019

I realize the volume of my dog’s hair (ears) easily rivals Lynda Carter’s but let’s stay focused. #DeclassifiedDog pic.twitter.com/6MrrctF5bU

— Kristin Beltaos (@KristinBeltaos) October 29, 2019

Now that we’re declassifying dog photos… pic.twitter.com/R890VRJR6A

— Nick Grube (@nickgrube) October 28, 2019

Not to be outdone, I am hereby declassifying this picture of Skippy and Cleo, who did such a GREAT JOB of eating a slipper and falling asleep. pic.twitter.com/euvktGNyhM

— Daylin Leach (@daylinleach) October 28, 2019

I’m declassifying a picture of my canine, who I call a dog, a talented dog who, while not chasing down terrorists was diagnosed with cancer 22 months ago but is still here. :) pic.twitter.com/oiEEYOXzOe

— Elie Mystal (@ElieNYC) October 28, 2019

I have declassified Mia’s picture. She specializes in stealth destruction. #DeclassifiedDog pic.twitter.com/SbluAsshzJ

— Kim Bourne🔗 (@reanyc596) October 28, 2019

Declassifying my dog and his handler. He does not take on terrorists and in fact he got recently scared by a bird chirp while hiking, but he is still the goodest boy. #declassifieddog pic.twitter.com/gRaDGnYF63

— Axe-Man 🪓💀 Beers (@AxelBeers) October 29, 2019

I’m declassifying a picture of my dog (name not declassified kinda sorta) who is busy practicing doga when not barking over the wall at the neighbor’s Frenchie to share neighborhood gossip about the crows, the wind, and that nasty Corgi around the corner. pic.twitter.com/SunMOlqHFS

— Elizabeth C. McLaughlin (@ECMcLaughlin) October 28, 2019

Declassifying this image of my dog, Gertie. Hasn’t chomped any terrorists, but is hell on chew toys. pic.twitter.com/VBqsvuGPSE

— tomfitzgerald (@tomfitzgerald) October 28, 2019

With a heavy heart, declassifying a video of this undercover patrol dog as well. He keeps Washington Square Park safe but now his cover is blown. pic.twitter.com/m4hhLkiKC4

— Vishal Misra (@vishalmisra) October 28, 2019

Shhh! We have #DECLASSIFIED our Pumpkin killer pup …#DeclassifiedDog #GSD #Halloween #SecretAgent pic.twitter.com/PcrVWWl2iB

— Keala Stevenson (@IowaShots) October 29, 2019

Declassifying this image of our dogs doing v v v important work. pic.twitter.com/ezrx5JNkOO

— Prashant 🗽 (@CoolAssPuppy) October 28, 2019

Here is {redacted}, alongside his captured targets pic.twitter.com/zMOCgQuN18

— Dianne Gallagher (@DianneG) October 28, 2019

US Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was tight-lipped about the identity of the dog when asked at a Pentagon news briefing on Monday.

“We’re not releasing the name of the dog right now. The dog is still in theater,” Milley said, using the term for military operations. “The dog, the canine, the military working dog, performed a tremendous service, as they all do, in a variety of situations.”

Milley expressed confidence the dog would bounce back from its injuries.