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Top Haitian official thankful for solidarity with migrants in Springfield, Ohio
By The Hill |
4 days ago
Haiti's transitional council president thanked supporters of migrants in Springfield, Ohio at the UN. False claims by Trump and Vance led to bomb threats in the city, causing fear among Haitian immigr...
A Haitian-rights group wants Trump and Vance arrested over false claims of pet-eating in Springfield
By Business Insider |
5 days ago
The Haitian Bridge Alliance has filed an affidavit accusing Trump and Vance of violating Ohio statutes by spreading harmful lies about Springfield, Ohio. The affidavit calls for criminal charges to be...
Haitian group in Springfield files criminal charges against Trump and Vance after false pet claims
By NBC News |
6 days ago
A Haitian community group leader filed criminal charges against Donald Trump and JD Vance for false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. The charges include disrupting pub...
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JD Vance's shameless lies have terrorized Springfield
By The Hill | 6 days agoDonald Trump and JD Vance's false claim about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, draws parallels to the 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio hoax. While the radio performance had temporary...
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Vivek Ramaswamy: 'I didn't see evidence' of pet eating in Springfield
By The Hill | 6 days agoVivek Ramaswamy refutes claims of migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, calling for fact-checking and focusing on substantive debate. Despite being a new figure in politics, he is a strong suppor...
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John Oliver on JD Vance's Springfield claims: 'He's pretty good at parroting racist lies'
By The Guardian | 1 week agoJohn Oliver criticized Donald Trump and JD Vance for spreading lies about Haitian immigrants in Ohio. Vance fabricated stories about immigrants eating pets, exploiting racial biases. Oliver also highl...
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Vivek Ramaswamy on why he hosted Springfield town hall: I won't 'turn my back' on a place so close to home
By Fox News | 1 week agoFormer Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy hosted a town hall in Springfield, Ohio, addressing the impact of Haitian migrants on the community. He emphasized the need to hear all perspec...
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Springfield police officer resigns following drug, steroid charges
By Yahoo News | 1 week agoA Springfield police officer resigned following an indictment on drug charges for possessing large amounts of marijuana and testosterone. Deputies found drugs and cash in his home after a domestic dis...
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'Why they gotta threaten the kids?': Under the national spotlight, Springfield schools cower
By POLITICO | 1 week agoRichard Butler expressed concern over threats targeting schools and the city. Recent threats led to evacuations and increased security measures, including surveillance towers and bomb-sniffing dogs. R...
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JD Vance's Springfield, Ohio 'challenge' called out with key fact
By Newsweek | 1 week agoRepublican VP nominee JD Vance faced backlash for spreading false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Despite being debunked by officials and journalists, Vance doubled down on his a...
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OPINION: I live in Springfield. Don't tell us we can't be frustrated by Haitian influx.
By USA Today | 1 week agoSpringfield, Ohio, faces rising tensions due to immigration issues and lack of effective leadership. Residents feel unheard and frustrated by changes in their community. Acknowledgment of concerns and...
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Ramaswamy rips media focus on 'fringe' narrative during Springfield, Ohio visit: The city's issues are 'real'
By Fox News | 1 week agoVivek Ramaswamy criticized the media for focusing on minor aspects of the migrant crisis in Springfield, Ohio, rather than the significant challenges faced by the community due to the influx of Haitia...
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Ohio GOP governor in NYT: 'I don't recognize the Springfield that Trump and Vance describe'
By The Hill | 1 week agoOhio Governor Mike DeWine refutes false claims made by Trump and JD Vance about Springfield, emphasizing its rich history and diversity. DeWine criticizes the unfounded allegations against Haitian mig...
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Vivek Ramaswamy hosts town hall in Springfield, Ohio as residents share concerns about city's migrant influx
By Fox News | 1 week agoVivek Ramaswamy held a town hall in Springfield, Ohio, discussing the migrant debate and emphasizing the importance of open dialogue. Residents expressed concerns about Haitian influx, racial tensions...
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The GOP's new playbook for Trump's false pet-eating claims: Blame Springfield residents and the media
By POLITICO | 1 week agoDuring a press conference, Ramaswamy avoided addressing Trump's false claims about Haitian migrants, focusing instead on the need for federal attention to local community issues. This cautious approac...