A red panda named Rusty went missing from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., sometime between Sunday and Monday. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, an animal enthusiast who was once seen caressing a rhinoceros, weighed in on the matter via Twitter:

In response to red panda charges, I have an alibi, Callista and I were feeding our pet elephants all evening ( just a joke) help find panda

— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) June 24, 2013