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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

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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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‘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

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...

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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

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

JD Vance Claims Springfield, Ohio Geese Abductions 'Verifiable'

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

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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...

Salon

Springfield school faces shooting threat

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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

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

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

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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.

The Independent UK

‘Clearly chicken you weirdo’: People respond to JD Vance sharing video he claims shows migrants grilling cats

The “gotcha” footage posted online by Vance may not be the slam dunk he apparently hoped it would be

The Guardian - US

More bomb threats hit Springfield, Ohio, after Trump elevates false claims about Haitians

Two hospitals sent into lockdown, government buildings shut down and local schools evacuated

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Trump Doubles Down On Falsehoods In West Coast Campaign Swing

Former President Trump intensifies baseless claims during Nevada campaign, focusing on immigration and crime, stoking fear and division.

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