Michigan Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar is leading a new effort to impeach President Donald Trump…again.
Right now, a growing number of people are asking a simple question:
Is this really the kind of leadership Michigan needs?
The Democrat who is trying to impeach Trump has been accused of animal cruelty and neglect
118 beagles were left to die of starvation and lack of water when his company closed pic.twitter.com/yFWWrMzqKk
— Evan Barker (@evanwch) April 28, 2025
The red flags aren’t buried in decades-old history—they’re right out in the open.
From a shady business past to lawsuits and horrifying animal abuse allegations, Thanedar’s background is raising eyebrows across the political spectrum.
Starving Dogs and Monkeys? Yes, That Actually Happened
Let’s start with the story that’s gotten renewed attention online and in conservative circles.
In 2010, one of Thanedar’s companies, AniClin, went bankrupt. That’s not unusual in the business world—but what happened next is almost unbelievable.
According to court filings from Bank of America, AniClin was accused of abandoning 118 beagles and 55 monkeys, leaving them locked in a lab with no food or care.
A court-appointed receiver testified the animals were “starving.”
Meet Congressman Shri Thanedar — the man leading efforts to impeach President Trump.
In 2010, Shri Thanedar owned an animal testing lab where more than 170 beagles and monkeys were left behind after his company filed for bankruptcy. The animals, previously used for laboratory… pic.twitter.com/UV7OGUjSXL
— I Meme Therefore I Am (@ImMeme0) April 30, 2025
Thanedar claimed his company had already paid for the animals’ care by the time the lab changed hands.
But here’s the problem: he was still the owner. And as any good leader—or any responsible business owner—knows: you don’t get to pass the blame when things go wrong.
This wasn’t just a paperwork issue.
It was a life-or-death matter for over 170 living creatures, left behind in conditions so bad they sparked a public outcry.
Even today, Thanedar insists no mistreatment occurred, despite witness testimony and documented reports to the contrary.
Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud? Quietly Settled Before Trial
The animal abuse story isn’t the only controversy dogging Shri Thanedar.
In 2019, he was hit with a major lawsuit related to his former company, Avomeen Analytical Services.
Plaintiffs accused him of inflating the company’s value before selling it, claiming they were misled and suffered $7 to $8 million in damages.
Did Thanedar fight it in court and prove his innocence? Nope.
He settled—just days before the trial was set to begin.
Now, conservatives aren’t new to lawsuits in business. They happen.
But when you’re accused of lying about the value of a company, and you cut a check instead of defending your name in court, it raises real questions.
If Thanedar had nothing to hide, why not clear it up publicly?
This isn’t just about a business deal gone wrong. It’s about honesty and transparency.
Why It Matters Now
These serious allegations—from starving animals to multi-million-dollar fraud claims—are barely being covered by the national media.
That’s a problem.
Conservatives are right to ask: What else isn’t being reported? And why does the Left keep giving this guy a free pass?
The truth is, Shri Thanedar’s rise is exactly the kind of story that frustrates everyday Americans.
Here’s a man with a checkered business record, lawsuits, and ethically questionable behavior, and yet he’s being propped up as a progressive success story.
Meanwhile, regular folks who pay their taxes, run honest businesses, and follow the law get ignored—or worse, punished—for far less.
Bottom Line: Vet the Candidate, Not the PR Story
Thanedar’s re-election campaign is trying to sell voters on a feel-good immigrant success story, but the real story is messier—and more troubling.
Conservatives believe leadership should come from people who’ve proven they can take responsibility, not just dodge blame.
When a man wants to be governor but walks away from starving animals, settles fraud accusations quietly, and refuses to own up to his mistakes, voters deserve to know the full truth.
Michigan can—and should—demand better.
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