Trump allies peddle unverified rumors of immigrants abusing animals to attack Harris

Published September 10, 2024 9:18am ET



Top Republicans, including Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and former President Donald Trump’s eldest son, expressed concern that Haitian immigrants are allegedly “causing chaos” in Ohio even as authorities claim such reports are false. 

Videos of numerous Springfield, Ohio, residents testifying during a town meeting that “homeless” Haitian immigrants were squatting, “screaming” at homeowners, and killing animals for food went viral on social media this week.

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