Mon Sep 16 15:48:39 UTC 2024: ## Lara Trump Deflects Questions on Trump’s Haitians-Eating-Pets Claim

**Springfield, Ohio** – Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), has deflected questions regarding former President Donald Trump’s claim that Haitians are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. The claim, made during a recent ABC News debate, has been widely debunked by local officials.

In an interview on Fox News, host Howard Kurtz directly questioned Trump about the accuracy of her father-in-law’s statement. “Do you now accept, based on what local officials say, that this is untrue?” Kurtz asked.

Trump responded by saying, “Well, it’s not up to me to decide that. This information came directly from the people of Springfield.” She insisted that Trump did not fabricate the story, claiming it originated from residents at a city council meeting who were “very concerned” about the situation.

Trump went on to criticize the “open border policies” of Vice President Kamala Harris, blaming them for the “real problems” facing Springfield.

Her comments come amidst a wave of criticism directed at the former president for making the unsubstantiated claim about Haitians eating pets.

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