White House commemorates ‘true patriot’ Harambe on what would have been gorilla’s 27th birthday in bizarre post: ‘Rest easy’
The White House commemorated Harambe, the gorilla who was killed in 2016, on what would have been his 27th birthday. The tribute described him as a 'true patriot' and a symbol of American culture. This acknowledgment comes as the 'Justice for Harambe' movement continues to resonate with many people even a decade later.
- ▪Harambe was shot at the Cincinnati Zoo on May 28, 2016, during an incident involving a child.
- ▪The White House posted a tribute on X, celebrating Harambe's legacy and impact on American culture.
- ▪The 'Justice for Harambe' movement gained significant traction, leading to candlelight vigils and merchandise sales.
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Politics White House commemorates ‘true patriot’ Harambe on what would have been gorilla’s 27th birthday in bizarre post: ‘Rest easy’ By Caitlin McCormack Published May 28, 2026, 1:09 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Harambe, the gorilla that turned into an online martyr after it was killed while dragging a child who fell into its zoo enclosure, would have turned 27 on Thursday — and the White House acknowledged the occasion with a lengthy tribute to “the legend.” The bizarre remembrance was posted on X late Wednesday evening, just hours before the 10th anniversary of Harambe’s death.
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