Trump Repeats Baseless Claims About Haitian Migrants Eating Pets

During a Univision town hall, Trump continued to assert debunked stories about Haitian migrants in Ohio, drawing criticism from various quarters.

Donald Trump reiterated false claims about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, despite repeated debunking by media and local officials.
The former president made these assertions during a Univision town hall with Latino voters, where he insisted he was merely reporting what he had seen in the news.
Critics, including former Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez, condemned Trump's rhetoric, warning it could incite violence and fear among immigrant communities.
Trump's statements have been labeled as misinformation, with many questioning the sources of his information and his refusal to acknowledge factual corrections.
Local officials in Springfield have asked Trump to refrain from visiting, as his claims have drawn unwanted attention and concern to their community.