During Tuesday’s presidential debate, former President Donald Trump repeated false and inflammatory claims about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, alleging that they are responsible for eating pets in the community.
During the debate, Trump stated, "In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs. The people that came in, they’re eating the cats."
This claim has been thoroughly debunked by local officials, who have found no evidence to support such accusations.
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The baseless rumors were originally spread through social media posts and gained traction after being amplified by Trump’s campaign and other Republican figures, including Trumps' running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Vance posted on X (formerly Twitter) earlier this week, referencing unverified claims of migrants abducting and consuming pets. While Vance acknowledged the possibility that these rumors could be false, he continued to stoke the narrative, prompting backlash from local officials and immigrant advocates.
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