Former President Donald Trump announced at a rally that he plans to travel to Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, Colorado, within the next two weeks. Trump has made baseless claims targeting Haitian migrants in Springfield, including false rumors that they are eating pets. His running mate and allies have also spread these lies. Similarly, Trump has spread debunked rumors about Venezuelans in Aurora, falsely claiming a gang took over an apartment complex. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue expressed concern that a visit from Trump would strain resources. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reported bomb threats in Springfield, some originating from a specific country he did not name. The president of the Haitian Community Support Center in Springfield stated that the conspiracy theory has made Haitians fearful. Trump has repeatedly made false claims about Haitian migrants, including during a recent debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Local officials have stated there are no credible reports supporting Trump’s claims. The Trump campaign did not provide further information about the planned trip.
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Trump plans to visit Springfield, Ohio within the next two weeks, according to reports.
