Trump, Vance Push False Narrative of Haitian Immigrants Eating Family Pets as Ohio Community Faces Bomb Threats

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance defended his false claim that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets, a story echoed by Donald Trump. Vance cited "first-hand accounts" from constituents during a CNN interview and said he would continue using stories to draw media attention to immigration issues. Springfield has faced bomb threats since these claims, and Trump announced plans for a mass deportation. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine refuted the allegations, affirming there is no evidence of the pet-eating claims, and praised the work ethic of the Haitian migrants.