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John Oliver shreds pet-eating lies

"Vance has actually helped create much of the chaos he’s now trying to exploit,” Oliver said

Salon · Sep 23, 2024

John Oliver gleefully pounces on JD Vance for botched Haiti pronunciation

Oliver quipped that the only Haiti-related mispronunciation ‘recognized in this house’ is Alicia Silverstone’s iconic Haiti line in ‘Clueless’

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2024

John Oliver on JD Vance’s Springfield claims: ‘He’s pretty good at parroting racist lies’

Last Week Tonight host discusses Vance’s lies about Haitian immigrants and social security disability benefits issues

The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2024

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Vance’s misleading claim about immigrants and murders in Springfield, Ohio - Roll Call

FactCheck.org could find no evidence to support JD Vance’s claim that Spingfield, Ohio immigrants are responsible for committing murders.

Roll Call · Sep 23, 2024

Why Trump and Vance’s strategy is ‘say anything, make up anything’

From Vance’s penchant to ‘create stories’ to Trump’s false claims, lies are brazenly flaunted as a tactic to win support

The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2024

Ohio residents flock to Springfield’s Haitian restaurants: ‘They are family’

Locals support and volunteer at Haitian-owned businesses to stand against Trump and Vance’s anti-immigrant lies

The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2024

For Haitians in North Carolina, Trump’s attacks are just the latest indignity

The community has begun to turn up to protest against events at Trump and Vance rallies. Eric Garcia speaks to Haitian organizers who are also determined to bring Haitian American voters to express their dissatisfaction with racist lies at the ballot box

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2024

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Children in Springfield Say They Live in Fear After More Than 30 Bomb Threats Over False Pet-Eating Rumors

At least 33 bomb threats been made, but investigations have determined all threats to be hoaxes

Latin Times · Sep 20, 2024

Ohio’s Trump-supporting governor condemns ex-president’s attacks on Haitian migrants in emotional op-ed

‘This rhetoric hurts the city and its people, and it hurts those who have spent their lives there,’ Governor DeWine said, directly calling out the claims spread by Trump and Vance

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

Ohio’s Republican governor condemns Trump and Vance for Springfield claims

Mike DeWine criticizes pair in New York Times op-ed for repeating racist claims about Haitian immigrants

The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2024

AP Explains: Migration is more complex than politics show

Virtually everyone calls the U.S. immigration system broken

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

Ohio Governor Dewine Calls Out Trump Over Springfield Rumors

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine defends Springfield against unfounded rumors by Trump and Vance, praises Haitian migrants' positive impact on the city's economy.

Seth Meyers on JD Vance: ‘He’s Ted Cruz 2.0 – less nasal, more eyeliner’

Late-night hosts discuss JD Vance’s lies about Haitian immigrants in Ohio, Trump’s lies about crowd sizes and the group White Dudes for Harris

The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2024

Springfield Mayor Urges Focus On Immigration Reform Amid Threats

Springfield Mayor Rue addresses hateful rhetoric, urges unity, and advocates for constructive dialogue on immigration amidst threats and disruptions.

Trump Announces Upcoming Visits To Springfield And Aurora Amid Controversial Claims

In the last few weeks, the former president has mentioned Aurora multiple times, including during the presidential debate between him and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. In his speeches, Trump had claimed that a criminal gang from Venezuela had taken over the city.

The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2024

Trump and Vance’s Springfield smear is a microcosm of their entire campaign

The Republicans desperately need to distract voters away from abortion. They’ve now found the perfect new scapegoat

Former GOP Candidate Hosts Town Hall On Migrant Debate

Vivek Ramaswamy's town hall in Springfield, Ohio, addresses migrant debate and community concerns, shaping the political landscape.

Salon · Sep 19, 2024

Springfield mayor declares emergency

Republican Mayor Rob Rue said the powers would help address "unrest, cyber threats, and potential acts of violence"

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The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2024

Ohio city’s mayor issues emergency order over false migrant rumors

Springfield mayor Rob Rue says the order will allow city officials to ‘acquire resources to address potential threats’

Haitian Immigrant Faces Discrimination In Ohio Town

Haitian immigrant JD in Springfield, Ohio faces discrimination and safety concerns due to false claims and xenophobia.

Ohio Governor Supports Trump Despite False Claims About Haitian Immigrants

Ohio Governor DeWine supports Trump despite false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield. Local officials wary of Trump's visit.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Springfield mayor seizes ‘emergency powers’ to help deal with threats after Trump’s false claims about migrants

Emergency powers allow mayor to take control over the city government while a crisis is ongoing

Salon · Sep 19, 2024

Maddow: Trump is repeating Nazi lie

The MSNBC host unpacked the racist smear against Haitians communities during a visit to "The Late Show"

Springfield Mayor Grants Emergency Powers Amid False Immigrant Claims

Springfield, Ohio faces threats and violence due to false claims about Haitian immigrants, prompting emergency measures and community efforts to ensure safety.

Reason · Sep 19, 2024

Immigration Is Better Than Industrial Policy

In demonizing the Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, J.D. Vance and Donald Trump have forgotten what makes an economy work.

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