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How right-wing social media took false claims about Haitians eating pets to the debate

Here's how influencers, monetized accounts and algorithms helped propel false claims about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.

People on MSN · 4d

Springfield Women Who Spread False Rumor About Haitians Eating Pets Admit They 'Don't Have Any Proof’

Springfield, Ohio, resident Erika Lee shared an unverified claim on Facebook about Haitian immigrants in her town. Then it became a national talking point

The Plain Dealer Cleveland on M… · 4d

Dave Yost: ‘Zero evidence’ of Trump’s claim that Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, are eating dogs, cats

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said Monday there’s no evidence to support the claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating stolen dogs, cats and geese. While Yost, a Republican, refused to go as far as to say the rumor former President Donald Trump,

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YAHOO!News · 2h

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.

NBC News · 50m

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.

USA Today · 1d

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.

‘Haitians are not eating pets’: Springfield faith leaders stand with embattled migrants

Faith leaders rally to the side of Haitian migrants Springfield, Ohio, in the wake of false claims about the eating of pets.

Iola Register34mOpinion

Exploiting Springfield’s Haitians an insult to entire community

Conspiracy theories about the town's immigrants are fear-mongering tactics designed to further divide us as a country ...

GOP congressman representing Springfield: Trump claims ‘tearing the community apart’

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on CNN denounced false claims that Haitians in part of the district he represents, Springfield, ...

The New Republic on MSN1d

Here’s What Made Trump’s Springfield Lie So Dangerous—and So Effective

The violent threats that have disrupted Springfield, Ohio, since Donald Trump repeated a racist lie about Haitian immigrants eating pets during the presidential debate follow a familiar pattern. The ...

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