Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned the false conspiracy theories spread by Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance about Haitian immigrants stealing and eating people's pets in Springfield, Ohio. He called the claims 'garbage' and urged a focus on real issues.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine rebuked the false conspiracies amplified by Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance about Haitian immigrants stealing and eating people's pets in Springfield, Ohio.Mike DeWine"This is a piece of garbage that is simply not true. There's no evidence of this at all," DeWine said on ABC's"This Week.""Discussion about Haitians eating dogs is just not helpful. And, again, these people are here legally.
The Trump campaign is organizing a visit to Springfield, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News on Sunday. Former GOP presidential candidate, now a surrogate for the Trump campaign, also announced Sunday that he would host a town hall in Springfield on Thursday."The American media totally ignored this stuff, until Donald Trump and I started talking about cat memes," Vance said Sunday on CNN's"State of the Union.
With 51 days until the November election, these conspiracy comments have led Trump and Vance to spend campaign time shielding themselves from backlash in a state that has been viewed as safe Republican territory this election season. "He's going to do well in Ohio," DeWine said."I think he's always better off talking about the issues that really impact Americans."Harris raises $47 million in 24 hours after Trump debateDJT shares soar as Trump says 'I'm not selling' stake
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