Internal emails reveal chaos in Springfield, Ohio after Trump and Vance promote false claims about Haitian migrants

dailykos.com October 2, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Internal emails from Springfield, Ohio, reveal chaos following false claims by Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance about Haitian migrants. The emails detail harassment and threats against the migrant community, which has Temporary Protected Status due to violence in Haiti. The emails show a city on edge, with reports of disturbing phone calls and racist messages. Some residents expressed fears about the migrants, leading to bomb threats and the cancellation of a diversity festival. Vance reportedly knew the claims were false but continued to promote them. Vice President Kamala Harris stated that such actions should disqualify Trump from the presidency.


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