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WHY TRUMP DOESN’T HAVE A DOG

Years ago, while hosting my Newsmax show, I had a verbal brawl with a liberal on LIVE television (watch it). Short story, I challenged a Democrat radio show host Rick Ungar to tell me one thing — JUST ONE — that Hillary Clinton did positive for America, thus, defending his stance that she’d be a better president than Trump. He wouldn’t answer me even though I pressed him really hard. The exchange got so heated that he walked off my set — never to return again. For years, it was one of the best examples I’d give when claiming Democrats are full of hot air. That event was recently upstaged when I went toe-to-toe with a liberal who championed for Kamala Harris.

ME: Why will you vote for Harris?

HER: Tell me why you vote for a man who hates everyone!

ME: Give me one example of where he demonstrates hate.

HER: He hates animals.

ME: You can’t be serious!

HER: He’s the only president never to have a dog, he probably can’t train a dog and that’s why he doesn’t get one. He’s that stupid.

ME: Trump can train a lion to sit still if he had to. What does a dog have to do with the presidency?

HER: Everything.

Liberals will make up narratives that have no factual basis. They share misinformation without any concern of discrediting themselves. When it comes to Trump, they stop at nothing to make him sound evil — they will lie endlessly. Case in point: There are documented reasons why Trump doesn’t have a dog, but they prefer to say he’s a hater.

Trump has stated that he does not have a dog in the White House primarily due to a lack of time, as the demands of the presidency leaves little room for pet care. He also expressed concerns about appearances, suggesting that walking a dog on the White House lawn might seem inauthentic to his public image. Historically, Trump has not shown a strong affinity for pets, with accounts from his ex-wife Ivana indicating that he was not particularly fond of her poodle, Chappy. This doesn’t make him a hater. My mother doesn’t have a dog, she’s not a hater. My neighbors don’t have a dog, they don’t hate animals — in fact, they just helped me save a wounded duck a few weeks ago. I have tons of examples — not having a dog does not indicate who you are as a person, nor a president.

WHITE HOUSE DOGS

Go back nearly 50 years to JFK — it’s true, Trump is the only president who did not bring a dog into the White House.

• John F. Kennedy (1961–1963): Had multiple dogs, including Charlie (a Welsh Terrier) and Pushinka (a mixed-breed dog).

• Lyndon B. Johnson (1963–1969): Had beagles, Him and Her, as well as other dogs like Yuki (a mixed-breed rescue) and Blanco (a white Collie).

• Richard Nixon (1969–1974): Had White House dogs King Timahoe (an Irish Setter), Vicky (a Poodle), and Pasha (a Terrier).

• Gerald Ford (1974–1977): Had Liberty, a Golden Retriever.

• Jimmy Carter (1977–1981): Had Grits, a mixed-breed dog.

• Ronald Reagan (1981–1989): Had Lucky (a Bouvier des Flandres) and Rex (a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel).

• George H.W. Bush (1989–1993): Had Millie, an English Springer Spaniel, and Ranger, a puppy of Millie.

• Bill Clinton (1993–2001): Had Buddy, a Labrador Retriever.

• George W. Bush (2001–2009): Had Spot Fetcher (an English Springer Spaniel, offspring of Millie), Barney and Miss Beazley (both Scottish Terriers).

• Barack Obama (2009–2017): Had Bo and Sunny, both Portuguese Water Dogs.

• Joe Biden (2021–2024): Had German Shepherds, Champ, Major, and Commander.

Fact is, Trump is the first president since William McKinley (1897–1901) not to have a dog during his tenure. He’s also the first president to stop the invasion of illegals at our southern border. So you tell me, which of the two firsts is more important?

One can argue he broke the chain of a tradition of presidential pets, particularly dogs, but he is not alone. While the presence of a dog in the White House has often been seen as a relatable or endearing trait, many exceptional U.S. presidents achieved greatness without canine companions. Here are some of the best-regarded presidents in history who did not have a dog during their terms:

1. George Washington (1789–1797)

2. Thomas Jefferson (1801–1809)

3. John Adams (1797–1801)

4. James Monroe (1817–1825)

THE DOG IMAGE

The tradition of White House dogs became prominent in the 20th century, with presidents using pets to project warmth and relatability when on television. But Trump goes in the other direction —he is who he is — what you see is what you get — he fakes nothing and the liberals hate him for it. So, he knows it’s crazy think that a dog at his side will improve his standing with the HER population. If Trump did buy a dog, the HER crowd would say he didn’t feed the dog correctly, or they’d make rumors of mistreatment.

Here are some specific examples of individuals who have made harsh criticisms of Trump for not owning a dog:

• Douglas Brinkley, a presidential historian, suggested that Trump’s lack of pets, including dogs, is indicative of a deeper personal failing, stating, “because he has no sense of giving and warmth and caring to any other animal but himself.”

• Brooke Janis, co-author of “First Dogs,” referenced the adage often attributed to Harry S. Truman, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog,” and remarked, “This is a president who needs a friend,” implying that Trump’s pet-free status reflects a lack of need for companionship or loyalty.

• Barbra Streisand, the liberal singer and actress, publicly questioned, “How does the president not have a dog? He’s the first president in 120 years that doesn’t have a dog in the White House.”

• Michael Gerson, a conservative columnist and former Bush administration official, described Trump’s spirit as “a vast, trackless wasteland” — clearly a critique of his character that ties into the narrative of his pet-free status as evidence of emotional emptiness.

• Dog Lovers for Joe, a Biden-supporting group, had a founder who stated, “Trump’s lack of a dog is simply a microcosm of his selfish, insensitive and cynical world view.”

It doesn’t stop there. Liberals on X and Facebook rip Trump all the time, calling him “soulless,” “disgusting,” or “inhuman” for not having a dog. The intensity of these attacks reflects not just a critique of Trump’s pet policy but a false cultural perception that dog ownership somehow signifies a person is loving and caring — a standard Trump has rejected, as evidenced by his own statements about not having time and feeling it would be “phony.”

The Racists Love to Call Trump a Racist.  
If there ever comes a day when Trump does buy a dog, I hope it’s a black dog — otherwise they’ll call him a racist. How about all the Democrats who don’t have dogs, are they racists? Of course not. I bet people opt out of dog ownership because they can’t tolerate the hair, others are probably incapable of affording the costs, including food, grooming, and pet insurance (they should call my friends below).

Truth is, I have a dog, but I do not have a cat. I am not an animal hater because I don’t own a cat. With that said, if liberals were like pets — meaning, they were available to buy for ownership — I would not want to buy or own one — neither would Trump — and yet it doesn’t make us a hater of all people, and it certainly does not make us racists. To the contrary, let us not forget, it was the Democrat Party that DID NOT want to end slavery. They prefer treat black slaves like sled dogs, but somehow we are the racists.

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