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Ohio Governor Debunks False Rumor About Haitian Immigrants Eating Pets

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine arrives for a news conference, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. DeWine vetoed a measure Friday that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and transgender a

Ohio's Republican Governor, Mike DeWine, has stepped forward to address a baseless rumor circulating online regarding Haitian immigrants allegedly eating people's pets. The rumor, which gained traction after being amplified by former President Trump, J.D. Vance, and others, has been dismissed as false by Governor DeWine.

The unfounded claim about Haitian immigrants consuming pets was brought to light on the internet, where misinformation can easily spread. In response to these rumors, Governor DeWine emphasized the importance of verifying information before believing and spreading it.

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