Published 09/15/2024 4:26:00 p.m.

GOP Gov. DeWine defends Haitian immigrants: 'They came to Springfield to work'

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine stated that Haitian immigrants in Springfield are legal and "came to Springfield to work," denying claims of them eating pets.
DeWine rebuked conspiracy theories about Haitian immigrants promoted by former President Donald Trump, emphasizing their work ethic and legal status.
Senator JD Vance defended an unsupported claim about Haitian migrants eating pets, citing "first-hand accounts" from constituents as evidence.

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Haitians in Ohio demand apology after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims

For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole. This Sunday, they needed that uplifting balm more than ever.

09/16/2024 12:45:10 p.m.·Canada

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USA Today

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says claim about migrants eating pets is a false 'piece of garbage'

The GOP governor said the claims, pushed by Donald Trump and JD Vance, about Haitian migrants were 'not true' and 'hurtful' to Springfield residents.

09/15/2024 4:01:38 p.m.·United States

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abc News

GOP Gov. DeWine defends Haitian immigrants: 'They came to Springfield to work'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine offered one of the most vociferous defenses of Haitian immigrants in Springfield yet from a Republican.

09/15/2024 1:12:00 p.m.·United States

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CNN

Two colleges in Springfield, Ohio, close after receiving threats linked to false claims about Haitian immigrants

Two colleges in Springfield, Ohio, have moved to virtual learning after receiving separate threats of a bombing and a potential shooting to their campuses over the weekend.

09/16/2024 4:34:43 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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Washington Times

‘Garbage’: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine disparages GOP rumor-mongering about Haitian immigrants eating pets

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets in his state "garbage," adding that Republicans' rhetoric on the topic "is not helpful."

09/15/2024 4:26:00 p.m.·United States

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KIFI

JD Vance defends baseless rumor about Haitian immigrants eating pets

CNN By Kit Maher and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on Sunday reiterated false claims about Haitian immigrants eating the pets of residents in Springfield, Ohio. Asked to support his claims in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union,” Vance pointed to what he said

09/15/2024 5:57:33 p.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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