Trump Repeats False Claims on Immigrants During Debate

During a recent presidential debate, Donald Trump made controversial claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are stealing and eating pets, a statement widely debunked by local officials. Despite being corrected by the debate moderator, who cited city officials stating there are no credible reports of such incidents, Trump insisted on the validity of his claims. Ohio Senator JD Vance, Trump's running mate, has also echoed these assertions, although he later acknowledged that these rumors might be false. The origins of these allegations appear to stem from viral misinformation circulated on social media. Trump's remarks have drawn significant backlash and ridicule, with many noting the racist undertones of the claims. The situation has prompted local authorities to publicly refute the unfounded allegations as part of a broader narrative that has no supporting evidence.