Overview

• Donald Trump and JD Vance falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing and eating pets.
• The allegations have been debunked by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Springfield's mayor, and local law enforcement.
• Following these false claims, Springfield has received 33 bomb threats, leading to the closure of 22 facilities, including schools and hospitals.
• Governor DeWine confirmed the bomb threats were hoaxes and originated from foreign countries, but he refused to blame Trump or Vance directly.
• Despite the debunked claims, Trump continues to use anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling for the mass deportation of immigrants if re-elected.