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JD Vance admits to 'creating stories' about immigrants to get media attention

"The American media totally ignored this stuff until Donald Trump and I started talking about cat memes" said Vance on CNN

Latin Times · Sep 16, 2024

'Kamala, que mala eres': Trump campaign launches ad dissing Harris to the tune of classic Dominican song

The video begins with the candidate tuning in to a playlist while driving his golf cart and then cuts to past clips of Trump dancing

Latin Times · Sep 16, 2024

Former President Trump Plans Springfield Visit Amid Unfounded Claims Of Immigrants Eating Pets

These unproven claims have been circulating in right-wing circles online for weeks, but gained more attention following Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris' debate last week in Philadelphia.

Latin Times · Sep 16, 2024

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Another assassination attempt, baseless claims about pets, and Taylor Swift: the US election is wild, but does any of it matter?

It has not yet been a week since the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – in which the Democrat was widely held to have bested the Republican – and the US presidential election has been dominated by whether Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, eat dogs and cats; pop…

The Conversation · Sep 16, 2024

Trump running mate 'doubles down' on claims Immigrants eating pets in Ohio

JD Vance’s false claims have led to a series of threats against immigrants, say city officials

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2024

J.D. Vance Says It Does Not Matter Whether 'Rumors' of Pet-Eating Migrants Are True

Donald Trump's running mate says he is willing to "create stories" if they help call attention to the costs of lax immigration policies.

Reason · Sep 16, 2024

Republican Senator Blames VP Harris For Immigration Issues In Ohio

Sen. JD Vance criticizes VP Harris for immigration policies in Springfield, Ohio, highlighting negative impacts on the town.

Top News · Sep 15, 2024

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DeWine: Zero evidence of pet-eating

The Ohio governor also stressed that recent Haitian immigrants to Springfield were there legally

Salon · Sep 15, 2024

Springfield Mayor Addresses False Rumors About Immigrants Eating Pets

Springfield, Ohio faces challenges due to false immigration rumors. Mayor Rue emphasizes safety and unity amidst tensions.

Top News · Sep 15, 2024

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Criticizes GOP VP Nominee JD Vance

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Springfield Mayor Rob Rue criticize JD Vance for spreading baseless rumors and failing to engage with local officials.

Top News · Sep 15, 2024

‘I’m afraid’: Aftermath of Trump’s misinformation on Springfield’s Haitians

How a debunked rumour amplified anti-migrant sentiments and caused chaos in Springfield, Ohio.

Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2024

JD Vance Stands By False Claims About Haitians In Ohio

Republican VP candidate JD Vance stirs controversy by perpetuating false claims about Haitian immigrants in Ohio, sparking debates on immigration and polit...

Top News · Sep 15, 2024

Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims

For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024

JD Vance admits he is willing to ‘create stories’ to get media attention

Republican vice-presidential candidate defends spreading false, racist claims demonizing Haitian immigrants

The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2024

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International Business Times · Sep 15, 2024

JD Vance Claims Springfield, Ohio Geese Abductions 'Verifiable'

He called on the US media to conduct a 'real investigation.'

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024

JD Vance appears to admit tale about Haitian immigrants eating pets is made-up as he loses cool with CNN host

Vance seemingly admitted the far-right ‘created’ the story about Haitian immigrants – then quickly tried to walk his words back

Top News · Sep 15, 2024

JD Vance Doubles Down On False Claims About Haitian Immigrants

Republican VP candidate JD Vance faces backlash for unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.

Top News · Sep 15, 2024

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Condemns Trump's Baseless Immigrant Claims

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg addresses false claims by Trump about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, emphasizing the harm caused by spreading misinfor...

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Salon · Sep 15, 2024

Springfield school faces shooting threat

Wittenberg University cancelled all planned activities on Sunday after receiving threat of a shooting

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2024

Trump’s fantasy that migrants are eating cats proves the meme has prevailed over real politics

Signs and symbols are increasingly being wielded by politicians around the world in place of reasoned debate about serious issues

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2024

If Starmer is on a US charm offensive, he must meet Trump as well as Harris

The former president remains the likelier winner of the election, and the UK needs a working relationship with whoever is in the White House

JD Vance Criticizes Federal Immigration Parole Program For Haitian Immigrants

Republican VP candidate JD Vance criticizes federal immigration parole program for Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, sparking debate on immigration ...

International Business Times · Sep 14, 2024

In Springfield, Ohio, Chaos, Bomb Threats -- And English Lessons

At a low, squat building in Springfield, Ohio, housing a Haitian community center, the FBI has arrived to investigate menacing phone calls telling this small US town's immigrant community to get out.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2024

Bomb threats prompt lockdowns at Springfield, Ohio hospitals days after Trump’s migrant conspiracies

The Ohio town was thrust into the spotlight earlier this week when former President Donald Trump claimed that Haitian migrants were stealing and eating the pets in the community

Donald Trump Falsely Claims Springfield, Ohio Taken Over By Illegal Migrants

Former President Trump's remarks on Springfield, Ohio and illegal migrants spark debate on immigration issues and misinformation.

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