In a small Ohio town that has been rocked by unfounded rumors that its Haitian influx is eating pets and park animals, Donald Trump has threatened to deport large numbers of migrants.
Trump declared on Friday, “We are going to start with Springfield,” adding that immigration had “destroyed” the town. He brought up another Colorado city that right-wing pundits have wrongly said is under the control of a gang from Venezuela.
Springfield officials say that the debunked claim of pet-eating has sent shockwaves through its community, and has led to violent threats that have shut schools.
Friday saw President Joe Biden issue a calm appeal, referring to criticism of the Haitians in Springfield as “simply wrong.”
“What he is doing needs to stop. Regarding Trump’s remarks, Mr. Biden stated, “It has to end.
The pledge from the Republican contender follows almost a week of untrue
