The lies that Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, are spreading about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio has escalated into a local security concern and generated a new level of fear and misery for a population already struggling to overcome challenging circumstances.
Springfield, Ohio, was abruptly thrust onto the national stage this week as Donald Trump and his allies zeroed in on the city’s Haitian population, peddling racist conspiracy theories about it. As a result, Haitian residents say they’re facing a barrage of harassment and threats, leaving them fearing for their safety. Trump and his running mate, Sen.
Reuters reports the hostile climate has also led to threats against people and community centers. On Thursday, local authorities evacuated City Hall, an elementary school and several other buildings across Springfield due to a bomb threat. Mayor Rob Rue told The Washington Post that the threat contained “hateful language towards immigrants and Haitians in our community.
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