A viral post, since debunked by Deadline, shows the beloved character Elmo updating his LinkedIn profile in light of sweeping budget cuts under the Trump administration. Shared on Wednesday via X, formerly Twitter, the post depicts the red, furry optimist navigating a less-than-fuzzy job market.

Elmo is thrilled to announce that he is officially #OpentoWork. Yes, it’s true. Donald Trump signed an executive order to halt all federal funds to PBS, the free broadcasting service home to many children’s educational programs.

Times are hard, even for the most beloved children’s TV stars, amid federal budget cuts. After the Trump administration terminated education grants this week that have long funded PBS Kids, a fake LinkedIn post has been trending online from Sesame Street star Elmo,