Conan’s confusing gender controversy has left some pondering whether the dog at the White House was the same animal that took part in the raid to kill ISIS leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi.
There have been several conflicting reports between the Pentagon and the White House as to the gender of the military dog, Conan. Conan played an important role in cornering al Baghdadi before his suicide during a raid on his lair in western Syria. The dog was injured by exposed electrical wires during the raid, but quickly recovered and was returned to duty.
During a visit to the White House on Monday, President Trump claimed Conan was male, but Pentagon officials later said it was female. The conflicting reports led Fox News chief White House correspondent John Roberts and others to wonder if the dog photographed in the White House might not be the dog that cornered al Baghdadi.
Perhaps Conan is like Lassie. There were 4 Lassies at any given time #CONANGATE
— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) November 26, 2019
Are we all sure we’re talking about the same dog? Like, that there was not some sort of vet hospital mix-up? https://t.co/Q3piBte5oC
— Michael Macagnone (@mikemacagnone) November 26, 2019
I am beginning to become a Conan truther. I think there are multiple dogs
— Alan Cole (@AlanMCole) November 26, 2019
Alex Griswold of the Washington Free Beacon jokingly floated the theory in October just after the raid took place.
…this is actually going to happen, isn’t it? pic.twitter.com/K7tjllKjPu
— Alex Griswold (@HashtagGriswold) October 28, 2019
Evidence for the different dog conspiracy continues to mount https://t.co/AU9arAoB1n
— Alex Griswold (@HashtagGriswold) November 25, 2019
Trump honored Conan with a service award and a plaque in an Oval Office meeting prior to the pup’s appearance before the press in the Rose Garden. The president called the dog “incredible” and “the ultimate fighter.”
