Trump intends to visit Springfield, Ohio, where he made unsupported statements regarding Haitian immigrants

Former President Donald Trump is planning to visit Springfield, Ohio, where he and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have been spreading baseless conspiracy theories about Haitian immigrants in the town eating pets. The rumors went mainstream during a recent debate between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump claimed that immigrants in Springfield were eating dogs and cats, which has been strongly condemned by local officials. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine also stated that there is no evidence to support these allegations. Following the debate, there have been bomb threats targeting municipal buildings in Springfield, and immigrants have reported feeling unsafe. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue expressed concerns about Trump’s potential visit, urging for help and calm voices instead of hate. Vance defended the claims, stating that his constituents are reporting these incidents. He criticized the media for not paying attention to what he alleged was happening in Springfield, insisting that he is creating stories to draw attention to the suffering of Americans. Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump, Trump’s daughter-in-law, also defended the claims, stating that the information came directly from the people of Springfield. The situation in Springfield has sparked controversy and concern over the spread of misinformation and its impact on the immigrant community.

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