Vance’s team was told Haitian immigrant rumors were false before debate, Springfield mayor confirms
The Trump campaign continued to push false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, even after a top city leader told a campaign staffer for its vice presidential nominee ahead of this month’s presidential debate the rumors were “baseless,
Sorting Out Claims About the City Manager of Springfield, Ohio
Contrary to claims by social media users, Bryan Heck has consistently denied receiving credible reports of pets being eaten.
Springfield mayor: City officials told Vance staffer Haitian migrant rumors were ‘baseless’
Springfield, Ohio city officials told a staffer for Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) that rumors about Haitian migrants eating pets in the town were “baseless,” city
Springfield, Ohio Mayor: 'Helpful' if city left out of debate on immigration
Springfield, Ohio Mayor Rob Rue joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss a potential visit to his city by former President Donald Trump, that he says would be a strain on his city after the Trump campaign circulated rhetoric demonizing Haitian migrants who live in the city.
Gov. DeWine, mayor say Trump event in Springfield would strain city's resources
Gov. Mike DeWine held a briefing in Springfield, Ohio, to provide an update on the city that's been thrust into a national immigration spotlight.
‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians
Last week’s presidential debate thrust Springfield, Ohio, into the national spotlight, prompting people to wonder how a Haitian community has taken root there — and why. Here’s a look at some key questions,
Vance’s Misleading Claim About Immigrants and Murders in Springfield, Ohio
Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, circulated a baseless rumor on social media that the residents of Springfield, Ohio, “have had their pets abducted and eaten by” immigrants. Now,
Miss Sassy, cat at center of Ohio pet-eating controversy, allegedly found alive
Miss Sassy is the cat supposedly at the center of recent claims about Haitian migrants killing and eating pets in an Ohio ...
Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck says immigration narrative 'skewed by misinformation'
Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck released a public statement Wednesday criticizing the unfounded rumors spread by ...
Threats of violence in Springfield are taking a toll in the city’s finances
Springfield Mayor Ron Rue has spent more than a week scrambling to respond to a wave of bomb threats while subtly touting how ...
He Makes Less Than $15,000 and Is Trying to Hold Springfield, Ohio, Together
Mayor Rob Rue, whose job is supposed to be part time, finds himself dealing with bomb threats, false rumors and added ...
Vance fires back at criticism over Haitian pet-eating online conspiracy theory
Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) defended himself Tuesday against criticism over his amplification ...
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Run-happy Lions top run-happy Cardinals
"For people who came and watched, that is a heck of a high school football game." With the Cardinals (0-3) leading late, Jessieville sophomore Tristen Reid caught a 43-yard pass from senior Dalton ...
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WATCH | J’Ville Lions pull out another nail-biting victory
Sophomore Tristen Reid caught a pass from senior Dalton Ellison for a total of 43 yards before he was brought down at the 9 ...
‘This is costing our city’: Bomb threats and evacuations take financial toll on Springfield following Trump’s false claims
Springfield Mayor Ron Rue has spent more than a week scrambling to respond to a wave of bomb threats while subtly touting how ...
How the Trump Campaign Ran With Rumors About Pet-Eating Migrants—After Being Told They Weren’t True
Springfield, Ohio, city officials were contacted by Vance’s team and said the claims were baseless. It didn’t matter and now ...