Eating Cats and Dogs? Trump, the Crimmigrant Other, and the Multi-species Moral Economy of Personhood

Edward J. Wright

doi:10.1007/s10612-026-09894-z

June 11, 2026Critical CriminologyOpen Access

Eating Cats and Dogs? Trump, the Crimmigrant Other, and the Multi-species Moral Economy of Personhood

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This paper aims to analyze Donald Trump's remarks in the context of multi-species personhood and its ethical implications.
Textual analysis of Trump's debate statements on ABC
Examination of the concept of multi-species moral economy
Discussion of political discourse surrounding animal rights.
Trump's comments may reflect shifting perceptions of ethical considerations concerning animals in politics.
The link between species and personhood raises questions about societal values and inclusivity.
Implications for future political rhetoric regarding moral status of different species.

Implication

Debate statements highlight the political implications of multi-species personhood in contemporary rhetoric, suggesting shifts in societal norms.

Abstract

On September 10th 2024, then former president and presidential candidate Donald Trump participated in a presidential debate on the USA television network ABC, alongside then Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris. During this debate, he stated the following:

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