Haitian Immigrants Eating Pets? False Rumors Spark Outrage in Haitian Communities

Do immigrants in Ohio literally have a hunger for pets? That shocking rumor has rapidly gained traction after some conservative politicians and others pushed the narrative. Those baseless claims that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating pets in a small Ohio town have sparked fear and tension among residents, despite local officials’ efforts to debunk the rumors. The controversy all started with a viral social media post alleging that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio were responsible for the disappearance of a local cat, according to multiple news sources.  The rumor quickly spread, amplified by GOP leaders like former President Donald Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance. In fact, during the debate between the former president and Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump doubled down on those claims. But an ABC News debate moderator quickly debunked it. RELATED: 7 Key Takeaways From High-Stakes Debate Between Trump, Harris “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs. The people that came in, they’re eating the cats, they’re eating the pets of the people that live there,” Trump said. Local officials were swift to address the allegations. A spokesperson for the city of Springfield told ABC News, “There have been no credible reports or specific claims...