Edgar Leblanc Fils, Chairman of the Transitional Council of Haiti, said: dealt with The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday thanked those in Springfield, Ohio, who showed solidarity with migrants.
The city was hit with a bomb threat after former President Trump and his vice presidential candidate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants in the city were eating residents' pets. are.
Associated Press reported On Monday, Springfield schools, government buildings and city employees received more than 30 bomb threats.
“On behalf of the entire Haitian people, I would like to extend my brotherly greetings to all our Haitian friends who have shown solidarity with our immigrants, especially those living in Springfield, Ohio, USA.” Fils said.
“The active participation of Haitian immigrants at various levels of life in the United States is measurably important,” he added. “In this respect, in a country like the United States, which was built by immigrants from all over the world and which has served as a model of national democracy, the spontaneous passions that arise during election campaigns are often turned into excuses for xenophobia and racism. The world should not be. “
Earlier this month, President Trump falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants in Springfield were eating pets during a presidential debate with Vice President Harris. Mr. Trump and Mr. Vance have repeatedly amplified theories that are now proven to be false, fanning the flames in the media and increasing fear in the city, especially among Haitians.
The city has taken various precautionary measures in response to the unsubstantiated claims.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) sent State Highway Patrol troopers to monitor schools, and Mayor Rob Lue issued an emergency declaration to allow the city to more quickly address public safety concerns. I made it possible.
Last week, Mr. DeWine wrote an op-ed in the New York Times in which he attempted to paint a different picture of Springfield and its “rich history” than the one portrayed by the false claims.
Some schools in Springfield also temporarily closed in-person classes and moved classes online after receiving the bomb threat.
