Wittenberg Closes After Threats Linked to Trump, Vance

Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, has canceled all athletic events and campus activities through the end of the week following ongoing threats of violence, including a specific shooting threat targeting Haitian members of the community. These threats have been linked to baseless conspiracy theories propagated by former President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance, falsely accusing Haitian migrants in Springfield of consuming household pets. Local officials, including Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, have vehemently denied these claims, highlighting the positive contributions of the Haitian community. The university is taking extreme precautions, increasing police presence, and working with local and federal authorities to ensure safety. The threats have caused a significant disruption, including bomb threats at local schools and government buildings.