Springfield leaders dodge and weave on questions about Haitians, overcrowding, and wildlife
Leaders in Springfield, Ohio, appear to have shunned the media, issuing only carefully crafted statements about issues related to the recent influx of Haitian immigrants. Under the Biden-Harris administration, perhaps up to 20,000 Haitians have been relocated to Springfield, a city that normally has around 60,000 residents. In other words, the city's population has swelled […]
Springfield woman who sparked rumors about Haitians eating pets says she never meant to cause harm
The Springfield, Ohio woman who first posted unsubstantiated allegations on social media that Haitian immigrants were stealing and eating local residents' pets says she deeply regrets it and never intended to harm the Haitian community. “It just exploded into something I never intended.” Erica Lee He told NBC News Friday night. Lee had recently posted […]
Haitian migrants ‘don’t understand the laws’ in Springfield, Ohio: former lawmaker
When an Ohio town saw its population boom with the influx of thousands of Haitian refugees, it had to contend with different cultures and driving habits as it adjusted to a new reality. “I was a little shocked to see almost 20,000 people coming into a community of 60,000 people. There are issues between the […]
Haitian driver makes illegal turn in Springfield, OH, smashes into mom’s truck with autistic daughter in back
A Washington Post reporter on Friday witnessed a Haitian driver make an illegal turn and crash into his mother's pickup truck in Springfield, Ohio, a small city struggling with a surge in immigrants from Caribbean countries unfamiliar with traffic laws. Robin Stults, a 32-year-old mother of three, was approaching the intersection of West First Street […]
John Legend, who was born and raised in Springfield, asks residents to help Haitians assimilate: ‘Nobody’s eating cats’
Singer-songwriter John Legend posted a video calling on residents of Springfield, Ohio, to embrace newcomers from Haiti and reject negative stereotypes about them. Legend was born and raised in Springfield. Platform He took the opportunity to speak directly to his 15.8 million followers on Instagram, saying he was inspired by the criticisms former President Donald […]
Fox News Politics: Springfield Pastors Speak Out
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, bringing you the latest in Washington, DC political news and the latest on the 2024 election campaign. What’s going on… – Trump and Vance have given a combined 48 interviews in the last month, compared with just eight for Harris and Waltz. – Mexican government buses migrants to […]
Trump talks ABC News Presidential Debate, what’s happening in Springfield, Ohio
Former President Trump David Muir of ABC NewsTrump, one of the co-moderators of Tuesday's presidential debate, said he should have fact-checked Republican candidate Vice President Kamala Harris' claim that he said it would be a “catastrophe” if he didn't win the election. Trump spoke to Fox News host Trace Gallagher in an interview. “Fox News […]
Biden slams Trump for claiming Haitian migrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday blasted former President Donald Trump for claiming that Haitian immigrants were eating dogs, cats and waterfowl in Ohio, noting that his chief press secretary's family is from the impoverished Caribbean country. Biden, 81, spoke at a “Black Excellence” brunch on the White House lawn, where in his opening remarks, […]
Springfield pastors speak out on Haitian refugee challenges: ‘The suffering is real’
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2 Springfield schools evacuated, another closed for the day
The Springfield School District in Ohio closed one middle school and evacuated two elementary schools on Friday as the city grapples with the fallout from baseless conspiracy theories about immigrants stoked by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Republican Sen. J.D. Vance. Following instructions from the Springfield Police Department, elementary school students were […]