Apparently, times are tough even on Sesame Street. A post that was seemingly from Elmo went viral when the Muppet let people know he was “open to work” on LinkedIn. Now, people are wondering: Did Elmo get fired from Sesame Street?

In a world full of upheaval and anxiety, comfort can come from unexpected places. For generations, it’s come from a little red Muppet with a big heart and emotional intelligence.

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.