Former President Donald Trump announced at a rally that he plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, in response to unsubstantiated claims targeting Haitian migrants in the city. Trump has spread false rumors that Haitian migrants are eating pets in Springfield, which local officials have debunked. He has also made similar baseless claims about Venezuelans in Aurora, Colorado. Trump has mentioned both cities repeatedly at his rallies, suggesting he may travel there soon.
Springfield Mayor Rob Rue, a Republican, expressed concern about the strain a visit from Trump would place on local resources. Meanwhile, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine stated that bomb threats have increased in Springfield, some of which have been linked to individuals from a specific country, though he did not disclose which one.
The president of the Haitian Community Support Center in Springfield has stated that the conspiracy theories spread by Trump have caused fear among Haitian migrants in the city. These false claims have also been perpetuated by Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, and their allies.
During a recent debate, Trump falsely claimed that Haitian migrants in Springfield were eating pets. Local officials have refuted this claim, stating that there is no credible evidence to support it. The Trump campaign has not provided further information about the planned visit.
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