‘Most Unhinged’: Internet Explodes as White House Shares Lengthy Tribute Post on 'True Patriot' Harambe

The official X handle of the White House stunned social media users by posting an unexpected, lengthy tribute to Harambe.

The post, shared on Wednesday, May 27, focused on Harambe's legacy and how he was a "true patriot."

Born on May 27, 1999, the ape would have turned 27 on May 27, 2026, and the post commemorated the famous silverback gorilla a day prior to the 10th anniversary of his tragic passing.

The viral White House post read, "Today, we remember a legend. On this day in history, Harambe would have celebrated another birthday. An icon that became part of internet history, American culture, and an entire generation’s timeline. Tomorrow marks 10 years since we lost him. Ten years since the moment the world stopped scrolling and collectively mourned something bigger than a meme."

"He became a symbol of loyalty, strength, chaos, unity, and the strange beauty of the internet bringing millions of people together for one cause: never forgetting Harambe," the post stated.

The tribute continued, "Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news. And somehow, a decade later, his legacy still lives on. Gone, but never forgotten. Rest easy to a true patriot. May 27, 1999 — May 28, 2016. Forever in our hearts."

The post sparked a massive debate online, with netizens quickly flooding the comment section with mixed reactions.

While some users found the post hilarious, critics called it highly inappropriate for an official government account.

One user wrote, "From Cincinnati to the White House timeline… Harambe won. The internet never forgets its heroes."

Another said, "This is the most unhinged yet beautiful thing the White House has ever posted."

An individual questioned, "How many laws has this administration passed that endanger animals?" while another added, "He died for our sins."

"Harambe's death caused a fluctuation in the timeline and we're currently in the bad ending. Covid lockdowns, transgenderism cults, BLM riots. We are being punished for his death," claimed one user.

The viral tribute recalls a tragic moment from May 28, 2016.

At the Cincinnati Zoo, a three-year-old boy climbed over a public barrier and accidentally fell into the "Gorilla World" habitat.

Harambe rushed over and grabbed the child. Witnesses recorded footage of Harambe dragging the boy through a shallow stream inside the enclosure.

Worrying for the child's life, zoo officials decided to shoot and kill Harambe.

This incident sparked a massive global debate over animal rights and parental supervision.

Many people debated that Harambe was being protective of the child.

After his death, the parents of the child received death threats and backlash.

Some animal experts reportedly stated that the zoo made the correct decision to shoot the animal instead of tranquilizing it.

The internet turned Harambe into an immortal, mythic figure through memes and other references.

His death even gave birth to the satirical "Harambe Simulation Theory," where people jokingly claim the real world "broke" and entered a chaotic timeline the minute he died.