The image shared by the former president, purportedly of a bald eagle, actually depicted a falcon and originated from a 2017 Israeli news article about windmill-related deaths of birds and bats. This error, likely overlooked in the review process, highlights a pattern of misinformation. Trump has a history of criticizing windmills, often using inaccurate claims to support his preference for fossil fuels.
On Tuesday, Donald Trump shared a social media post criticizing wind energy, featuring an image of a dead bird beneath a turbine, claiming it was a bald eagle killed by a windmill. However, closer examination reveals the image is not of a bald eagle and was taken in Israel eight years ago. The photograph, which actually shows a falcon, was originally published in a 2017 Haaretz report detailing bird deaths at Israeli wind farms. The article further notes that Israeli nature authorities share concerns about bird deaths caused by wind turbines.
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The bald eagle thought to be injured later deemed “too fat to fly.” Now, isn’t that just the most American thing you’ve ever heard? I mean, we all know Americans love their food, but this bald eagle really took it to a whole new level. Imagine being so full after a meal that you can’t even lift off the ground! It’s both amusing and slightly concerning to think about.
I can’t help but chuckle at the image of a bald eagle waddling around, trying to take flight but just too weighed down by its own gluttony. It’s like a caricature of the American stereotype of excess – too much food, too little movement, and a whole lot of heartburn.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker