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.
Trump’s Viral ‘They’re Eating The Pets’ Line Spawns TikTok Dance Craze
TikTok has a funny new dance trend, thanks to Donald Trump's debate remarks about Haitian immigrants eating pets. But the comments have had serious repercussions too.
From 'rapists' to 'eating the pets': Trump has long used degrading language toward immigrants
Trump’s lies about Haitian immigrants were simply his latest rhetoric that dehumanizes and targets immigrant populations.
Woman Behind Springfield Haitian Immigrants 'Eating Pets' Rumor Speaks Out
"It just exploded into something I didn't mean to happen," Erika Lee, a Springfield resident, told NBC News on Friday.
Amber Rose Defends Donald Trump’s Claims About Haitians Eating Pets: “Part Of Their Culture”
Amber Rose denied Donald Trump's claims about Haitians eating pets were racist, insisting, “Some Haitian people eat cats.”
JD Vance says he does not regret spreading baseless rumors of migrants eating pets
Vance said he and Trump were right to spread stories that Haitian migrants were eating pets even though city officials have debunked the claims.
More Than Half of Trump Voters Believe Haitians Are Eating Pets: Poll
Officials have discredited claims made by Donald Trump at last week's presidential debate after he said Haitian immigrants in Springfield were eating pets.
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 the town is in chaos.
Harris Slams Trump For False Rumors of Haitians Eating Pets
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday denounced former President Donald Trump for spreading false stories about Haitian immigrants stealing and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, where the claims have led to real-world bomb threats and intimidation of families.
“We’ll Take the Hit”: Team Trump Doesn’t Care About Pet-Eating Lies
The Trump campaign would rather sow more chaos in Springfield, Ohio, over the Haitian immigrant conspiracy than make it right. The MAGA leadership is reportedly “not displeased” that its virulently racist,
Blaming Immigrants For Eating Pets Is An Old American Urban Legend
Blaming immigrants for eating pets was an American urban legend years before Donald Trump spread the rumor about Haitians in ...
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Claims of immigrants eating pets have led to safety concerns in Ohio. Here's what happened.
Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck said there’s no evidence of any cats or other pets being harmed or eaten by the Haitian ...
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JD Vance Admits He Fabricated Story About Immigrants Eating Pets, Says He’ll ‘Create Stories’ To Push His Agenda
Welp, it happened. Donald Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance has essentially admitted that while he and Trump have been ...
Ohio police dispute new allegations immigrants are eating pets in Dayton
Sen. JD Vance and others shared a new video and article alleging African immigrants were seen preparing to grill dead cats.
Overseas threats hit the Ohio city where Trump and Vance lied about Haitians eating pets
Ohio officials have stationed state police at Springfield schools in response to bomb threats that officials say are mostly ...
Trump targets Western Pa. borough for its growing Haitian population amid false claims of migrants eating pets in Ohio
The borough manager said Haitian immigrants are "not a burden" on Charleroi, despite Donald Trump's insinuations on stage in ...
Singer John Legend lectures hometown to 'embrace' Haitian migrants, denies they are eating pets in Ohio city
Entertainer John Legend took to social media Thursday to critique Donald Trump’s widely debunked claims that Haitian ...
JD Vance shares post about immigrants cooking pets in Dayton, Ohio; city refutes it
A new video shared by Ohio Sen. JD Vance is continuing to fuel rumors about migrants abducting and eating pets in the state.