Sun Sep 15 15:50:21 UTC 2024: ## Ohio Governor Denounces Baseless Claims About Haitian Migrants Eating Pets, Distances Himself From Trump’s Rhetoric

**Springfield, OH** – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) has unequivocally refuted claims made by his own party’s vice presidential nominee, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), and former President Donald Trump about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, OH. In an interview with ABC’s This Week, Gov. DeWine stated there is “absolutely not” any evidence to support these claims. He further emphasized that the Haitian migrants in question are legal residents who came to the area for work and have been praised as exemplary employees by their employers.

The Governor’s comments directly contradict the narrative pushed by Vance and Trump, who have spread the unfounded allegations on social media and during political rallies. DeWine, while expressing disappointment over these baseless claims, refused to directly condemn Trump’s rhetoric, instead focusing on the need to move forward from such divisive discussions.

However, he did express concern over the connection between these inflammatory statements and the threats experienced in Springfield, including hospital and school closures due to bomb threats.

When questioned about his continued support for Trump despite the former president’s repeated false claims about the 2020 election and his actions on January 6th, DeWine maintained his position as a Republican who would support the party’s nominee. He attributed his support to Trump’s stance on economic issues and his perceived strength on immigration, highlighting the need for addressing legitimate problems at the border.

DeWine distinguished these issues from the fabricated narrative about Haitian migrants in Springfield, underscoring the importance of focusing on real concerns and avoiding baseless, divisive rhetoric.

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