Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the recent bomb threats in Springfield, which had been linked to former President Trump and Senator J.D. Vance by some media outlets, were hoaxes originating from overseas. DeWine confirmed that all 33 threats were unfounded, emphasizing that foreign actors were responsible, though he did not disclose the specific country involved. He criticized the media for fearmongering and misattributing blame to Trump supporters, suggesting that this was an attempt to manipulate public perception. The threats coincided with heightened tensions in the community due to an influx of Haitian migrants, which some local media had reported as a contributing factor to community strain. The Governor's remarks challenge previous accusations made by media figures like CNN's Dana Bash, who suggested that Trump and Vance's rhetoric incited the threats. Overall, DeWine's statements call for a reassessment of the narrative surrounding the bomb threats and their origins.