Springfield has been the focus of global attention after Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance amplified debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs.
A US city at the centre of a political furore over Haitian migrants cancelled its annual celebration of cultural diversity in response to days of violent threats that have closed schools and government offices.
, and the Republican presidential campaign have amplified debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating domestic pets and waterfowl. “Many of these threats are coming in from overseas, made by those who want to fuel the current discord surrounding Springfield,” DeWine said at a news conference. “We cannot let the bad guys win.”“We must take every threat seriously, but children deserve to be in school, and parents deserve to know that their kids are safe,” he said. “The added security will help ease some of the fears caused by these hoaxes.
Clark State College said it would operate virtually through Friday “due to recent events in Springfield”.
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