Trump’s claims that immigrants eat pets in Springfield have consequences. Some schools had to be temporarily closed.
SPRINGFIELD — Donald Trump’s remarks during his televised spat against Kamala Harris are making waves. Some Haitians in Springfield protested after former President Trump said, “In Springfield they eat dogs. People who go there eat cats. Some families don’t send their kids to school for fear of attacks like this.” The Haitian Times reported. In addition, a small group of right-wing extremist “brute boys,” classified as a terrorist organization by Canada, marched through the city.
A user on social media platform X He shared the videoIt shows a group of Proud Boys marching through Springfield Ohio with several American flags. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden spoke about the accusations Trump continued to spread after the presidential debate with Harris: “It’s wrong that a proud Haitian community is now under attack in our country.” It has no place in America. This has to stop – and that’s what he’s doing. It has to stop.”
Hostilities after Trump’s claims: Haitians threatened in Springfield
Bomb threats were made Thursday at Springfield City Hall, two schools and other buildings that appeared to have a racist background, similar to the British. Guardian reported. Two schools in Springfield were evacuated and another was closed all day Friday Axios writes Opposite The Washington Post Mayor Rob Rue said Republican rhetoric is “hurting our city.” The community in Springfield needs help, the mayor continued.
A Haitian spoke anonymously Haitian Times, Her niece is afraid to go to school. “She was afraid, but I told her to go, that God would protect her.” She continued: “I have to move because this area is no longer good for me. I can’t even leave my house to go to Walmart. I’m afraid, I’m afraid.”
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Trump’s accusations about immigrants in Springfield are baseless
In the past five years, between 10,000 and 15,000 Haitian refugees have arrived in Springfield, according to local reports. Springfield News-Sun reported. According to local police, the allegations by Trump and Republicans are still unsubstantiated. There were no reports of pets being stolen. Local Republican politicians from Springfield and the district also denied the allegations. (Sir)
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