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‘They’re eating pets’ – another example of US politicians smearing Haiti and Haitian immigrants

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance continues to defend the false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs.

The Conversation

Ohio Town Cancels CultureFest Amid Safety Concerns Linked To Conspiracy Theories About Haitian Immigrants

The official Facebook page of Springfield posted Monday that the cancellation of the CultureFest -- a celebration that focuses on diversity, arts and local culture -- was a "difficult decision."

Latin Times

Mayor Discourages Trump Campaign Event In Springfield Amid False Claims

Mayor Rue of Springfield, Ohio, opposes Trump's campaign event amid political controversies and misinformation, emphasizing unity and responsible discourse.

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Town At Center Of US Migrant Conspiracies Hit With 33 Bomb Threats

The town of Springfield has seen some three dozen bomb threats as it endures being the center of Republican-boosted conspiracy theories about immigration, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said Monday.

International Business Times

Ohio Governor Deploys Patrols After Multiple Bomb Threats In Springfield

Ohio Governor DeWine addresses non-credible bomb threats in Springfield, deploying patrols to ensure school safety and debunking false rumors about Haitian...

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Springfield schools evacuated yet again over ‘threats’ after Trump’s lies about Haitian immigrants

Ohio governor Mike DeWine said there had been at 33 hoax bomb threats in recent days, at least some of which came from overseas

The Independent UK

Ohio City Cancels Cultural Festival Amid Threats And Safety Concerns

Springfield cancels CultureFest due to safety concerns amid threats and misinformation. Governor DeWine enhances security measures to address escalating te...

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Springfield Residents Flock to Haitian Restaurant to Show Support: 'Don't Worry, We Are with You'

Springfield residents are showing support to a local Haitian restaurant, Rose Goute Creole, by driving up business

Latin Times

Ohio town cancels cultural festival after furor over Haitians

An Ohio city at the center of a political furor over Haitian migrants has canceled its annual celebration of cultural diversity after days of violent threats closed schools and government offices

The Independent UK

Miami Heat attack ‘hateful’ speech after Trump’s lies about Haitians

The Miami Heat have issued a statement defending the Haitian community amid rumours and threats from the far right in the US

The Guardian - US

Claims of Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield lead to college threats and closures

Wittenberg University and Clark State College have canceled in-person classes after receiving bomb and shooting threats

Latin Times

Threats close Springfield schools again

Six schools have been targeted by threats following the Trump-Vance campaign's lies about Haitian migrants

Salon

Political violence and fearmongering bigotry have become too normalized

While despicable, this second assassination attempt on Trump is partly a symptom of the hate he and JD Vance are peddling

The Guardian - US

Trump plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, after spreading lies about Haitian immigrants eating pets there

Former president expected to visit Springfield ‘soon’ after continuing to push baseless lies that allegedly prompted a bomb threat in the city last week

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Latin Times

JD Vance admits to 'creating stories' about immigrants to get media attention

"The American media totally ignored this stuff until Donald Trump and I started talking about cat memes" said Vance on CNN

Latin Times

'Kamala, que mala eres': Trump campaign launches ad dissing Harris to the tune of classic Dominican song

The video begins with the candidate tuning in to a playlist while driving his golf cart and then cuts to past clips of Trump dancing

Latin Times

Former President Trump Plans Springfield Visit Amid Unfounded Claims Of Immigrants Eating Pets

These unproven claims have been circulating in right-wing circles online for weeks, but gained more attention following Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris' debate last week in Philadelphia.

The Conversation

Another assassination attempt, baseless claims about pets, and Taylor Swift: the US election is wild, but does any of it matter?

It has not yet been a week since the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – in which the Democrat was widely held to have bested the Republican – and the US presidential election has been dominated by whether Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, eat dogs and cats; pop…

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Evening Standard

Trump running mate 'doubles down' on claims Immigrants eating pets in Ohio

JD Vance’s false claims have led to a series of threats against immigrants, say city officials

Reason

J.D. Vance Says It Does Not Matter Whether 'Rumors' of Pet-Eating Migrants Are True

Donald Trump's running mate says he is willing to "create stories" if they help call attention to the costs of lax immigration policies.

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Republican Senator Blames VP Harris For Immigration Issues In Ohio

Sen. JD Vance criticizes VP Harris for immigration policies in Springfield, Ohio, highlighting negative impacts on the town.

Salon

DeWine: Zero evidence of pet-eating

The Ohio governor also stressed that recent Haitian immigrants to Springfield were there legally

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Springfield Mayor Addresses False Rumors About Immigrants Eating Pets

Springfield, Ohio faces challenges due to false immigration rumors. Mayor Rue emphasizes safety and unity amidst tensions.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Criticizes GOP VP Nominee JD Vance

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Springfield Mayor Rob Rue criticize JD Vance for spreading baseless rumors and failing to engage with local officials.

Al Jazeera

‘I’m afraid’: Aftermath of Trump’s misinformation on Springfield’s Haitians

How a debunked rumour amplified anti-migrant sentiments and caused chaos in Springfield, Ohio.

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