Donald Trump explained why he did not want to have a dog at the White House

Donald Trump does not like dogs. That does not hide it. This time, he explained why, despite the opinion of some image consultants who recommended him to have a pet in the White House, the president remains firm in his refusal.

In an act in front of his supporters, he described with admiration the ability of German secret service shepherds to detect drugs, while stating that he did not need in his daily life the canine company grown by so many of his predecessors.

"Honestly, it would not bother me, but I do not have the time "The president said at a campaign rally in El Paso, Texas, after mentioning how he had seen a German shepherd discover drugs hidden in a box.

Subsequently, he asked the crowd: "What would you say to me if you were walking a dog in the White House garden?"The ovation was almost deafening. The public has approved the idea of ​​raging. But no.

Trump shook his head. "I do not know … I do not feel comfortable. I feel a bit like a fakeHe added with a dismissive gesture that the president revealed that "many people" suggested that he had a dog in the White House, with his family, because "politically, it's convenient ".

"I tell them, "Look, this is not the relationship I have with my people""It's not here to pretend: in this issue, he wants to keep his essence, it's unclear whether his 12-year-old son, Barron, has formulated such a claim or he's sharing decision.

With this decision, Trump leaves a long presidential tradition.

Barack Obama had Portuguese water dogs called Bo and Sunny; George W. Bush had Scottish terriers called Barney and Miss Beazley. Bill Clinton had Buddy, a chocolate-colored Labrador, and a cat named Socks.

In addition, Vice President Mike Pence has several pets, including an Australian Shepherd named Harley, a rabbit named Marlon Bundo and a cat named Hazel.

According to the American Association of Veterinary Doctors, nearly 57% of US households had a pet at the end of 2016. One in four households had one or more dogs, the highest rate since 1982, when this measurement has begun.