Trump Refuses to Back Off False Claims About Haitian Migrants Eating Pets in Ohio
During a Univision town hall with undecided Latino voters, Donald Trump stood by his debunked claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, Trump maintained that he was “just saying what has been reported.” This false narrative has been widely discredited by law enforcement and city officials, who have firmly rejected the claims. The source of the rumor appears to be a Facebook post amplified by right-wing and conspiracy theory-driven social media accounts, including posts from Elon Musk and Trump’s running mate JD Vance.
