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A Times Herald-Record video documented the dramatic rescue, showing vanloads of frightened animals being nursed back to health by tearful volunteers.
Thanedar Denies Responsibility
When confronted, Thanedar deflected blame, stating he had “no knowledge how well the bank took care of the animals,” referring to Bank of America, which assumed control of the company’s assets during the bankruptcy. In an interview with Huffington Post, he tried to downplay the allegations, saying:
“No animal was harmed or subjected to any harmful conditions. No electric experiments were conducted.”
That’s cold comfort to the animal advocates who witnessed the suffering firsthand.
The Hypocrisy Behind the Curtain
While Thanedar markets himself as a “progressive” fighter — endorsing policies like Medicare for All, a $15 minimum wage, and eliminating tax breaks for millionaires — critics say his past paints a very different picture.
Abdul El-Sayed, a fellow progressive and Democrat candidate for Michigan governor, slammed Thanedar as a phony populist, telling Detroit Metro Times he’s the “real progressive” in the race.
Now, with this haunting chapter of animal cruelty resurfacing, Thanedar’s credibility is under serious fire — especially as he seeks to unseat Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2026.
Trump Impeachment Gambit Backfires
Last week, Thanedar tried to catapult himself into the national spotlight by filing impeachment articles against President Trump, citing:
- Obstruction of Justice
- Abuse of Power
- Bribery
- Corruption
- Usurpation of Authority
- And more…
His statement at the time was bold:
“We cannot wait for more damage to be done. Congress must act.”
But political observers now question whether Thanedar should be casting stones from a glass house. The lawmaker’s own checkered past — including his role in the abandonment of nearly 200 animals — is now front and center, threatening to derail both his impeachment crusade and his gubernatorial ambitions.
Raise a Toast with the Bulletproof Trump Whiskey Glass – A Patriotic Statement Piece
As one voter on social media put it: “How can someone who left dogs to die in cages preach about justice and integrity?”
The Bottom Line
Rep. Shri Thanedar may have expected applause for leading a charge against Donald Trump — but instead, he’s facing a full-blown PR disaster that reveals disturbing truths about his business history.
And in the eyes of many Americans, abandoning helpless animals in cages speaks louder than any political posturing ever could.
