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Trump Announces Upcoming Visits To Springfield And Aurora Amid Controversial Claims

In the last few weeks, the former president has mentioned Aurora multiple times, including during the presidential debate between him and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. In his speeches, Trump had claimed that a criminal gang from Venezuela had taken over the city.

Latin Times

Trump and Vance’s Springfield smear is a microcosm of their entire campaign

The Republicans desperately need to distract voters away from abortion. They’ve now found the perfect new scapegoat

The Guardian - US

Former GOP Candidate Hosts Town Hall On Migrant Debate

Vivek Ramaswamy's town hall in Springfield, Ohio, addresses migrant debate and community concerns, shaping the political landscape.

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Springfield mayor declares emergency

Republican Mayor Rob Rue said the powers would help address "unrest, cyber threats, and potential acts of violence"

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Ohio city’s mayor issues emergency order over false migrant rumors

Springfield mayor Rob Rue says the order will allow city officials to ‘acquire resources to address potential threats’

The Guardian - US

Haitian Immigrant Faces Discrimination In Ohio Town

Haitian immigrant JD in Springfield, Ohio faces discrimination and safety concerns due to false claims and xenophobia.

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Ohio Governor Supports Trump Despite False Claims About Haitian Immigrants

Ohio Governor DeWine supports Trump despite false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield. Local officials wary of Trump's visit.

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Springfield mayor seizes ‘emergency powers’ to help deal with threats after Trump’s false claims about migrants

Emergency powers allow mayor to take control over the city government while a crisis is ongoing

The Independent UK

Maddow: Trump is repeating Nazi lie

The MSNBC host unpacked the racist smear against Haitians communities during a visit to "The Late Show"

Salon

Springfield Mayor Grants Emergency Powers Amid False Immigrant Claims

Springfield, Ohio faces threats and violence due to false claims about Haitian immigrants, prompting emergency measures and community efforts to ensure safety.

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Immigration Is Better Than Industrial Policy

In demonizing the Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, J.D. Vance and Donald Trump have forgotten what makes an economy work.

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US Congressional Delegation To Visit Springfield, Ohio Next Week

US congressional delegation to support Springfield, Ohio, and address challenges in the Haitian community due to a conspiracy theory. Efforts focus on coll...

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Kodak Black reacts to Donald Trump’s claims about Haitians eating pets: ‘I ain’t see no Haitian eat no cat’

Florida-born rapper Kodak Black is the son of a Haitian immigrant

The Independent UK

Trump pledges to visit city where pet-eating rumors originated, despite Republican mayor warning against it

At least 33 bomb threats have been made in Springfield, Ohio since conspiracy theory has spread

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JD Vance Says He'll Continue To Call Haitian Migrants 'Illegal Aliens'

Trump's running mate dismissed the Biden administration's granting the Haitians Temporary Protected Status

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Pastor In Ohio Blames Trump For Bomb Threats In Community

Pastor in Springfield, Ohio, raises concerns about false claims by Trump impacting Haitian immigrants, leading to bomb threats and community tensions.

The Guardian - US

JD Vance is factually challenged – and morally deficient

The vice-presidential candidate seems to feel no remorse about spreading dangerous misinformation that has put lives at risk

The Independent UK

A news site that covers Haitian-Americans is facing harassment over its post-debate coverage of Ohio

Journalists at a news site that covers issues facing the Haitian community in the United States say they've been harassed and intimidated with racist messages for covering the false story about immigrants eating the pets of people in Springfield, Ohio

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Residents of Springfield, Ohio, hunker down and pray for a political firestorm to blow over

In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians, journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — people are attempting to carry on

The Guardian - US

With their lies about Haitian immigrants, Trump and Vance have reached a new low

If Trump and Vance can’t take responsibility for their actions now, why would they take responsibility for the country later?

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Former President Trump Plans Visit To Springfield, Ohio

Former President Trump plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, after promoting false claims about Haitian immigrants. The city clarifies that the immigrants are ...

The Independent UK

First Trump said Haitian migrants in Ohio were ‘eating the pets’. Now he says they’re ‘destroying America’

‘You may never see me again, but that’s okay,’ Trump jokes after saying he’ll visit Springfield, city at center of his false claims that migrants are eating people’s dogs and cats

The Conversation

The US election has put the spotlight on Haiti. Its history reveals extensive exploitation by the US – and France

Since the recent US presidential debate, Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance have doubled down on claims that Haitian immigrants are causing crime and disorder in Springfield, Ohio.

Salon

Springfield mayor to Trump: Stay away

Mayor Rob Rue worried that a Trump visit would strain the city after a week of threats brought on by Trump lies

The Independent UK

JD Vance boasts he’ll keep calling Springfield Haitians ‘illegal aliens’ even though he knows they aren’t

‘If Kamala Harris waves the wand illegally and says these people are now here legally, I’m still going to call them an illegal alien,’ Republican vice presidential hopeful says

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