Trump And Vance Face Backlash Over False Haitian Immigrant Claims In Ohio. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Calls Conspiracy Theories 'Garbage'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine rebuked conspiracy theories spread by Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, claiming Haitian immigrants in Springfield are stealing and eating pets. DeWine called the rumors "garbage" and emphasized there was no evidence to support them. Trump and Vance have doubled down on their claims despite pleas from officials to stop the misinformation. Springfield schools and Wittenberg University faced bomb threats and closures following Trump and Vance's comments, with threats of violence specifically targeting Haitians.