The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, expressed concerns about a potential visit by former President Donald Trump amidst a wave of bomb threats that have caused school and building closures. Mayor Rob Rue stated that the city's resources would be significantly strained by such an event.
The Ohio city has responded to dozens of bomb threats that have led to closures and evacuations of schools and city buildings.eating residents’ pets
“It would be an extreme strain on our resources. So it’d be fine with me if they decided not to make that visit,” Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said during a news conference at City Hall on Tuesday.
DeWine said that a campaign visit from a presidential candidate is “generally very, very welcomed,” but acknowledged that it would pose challenges.DeWine said he hasn’t spoken to Trump or Vance and hasn’t heard about the candidates potentially visiting Springfield. A Trump campaign spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday afternoon.Asked on Tuesday whether he would be joining the former president on the trip or if he had his own travel plans, Vance said a trip had not been formalized, but safety would be a top concern.
“I haven’t made plans to go just in the last few days,” Vance said. “I know the president would like to go but also hasn’t made any explicit plans."Harris fields questions from Black reporters weeks after Trump questioned her heritage
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