Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says baseless claims about Haitian immigrants are ‘garbage’

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine criticized former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance for spreading baseless claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eating dogs and other pets. DeWine emphasized that these claims were false and harmful, praising Haitian immigrants as hard-working individuals who have positively impacted the community. He condemned hate groups targeting Haitian immigrants and called for an end to discussions about the false claims. DeWine defended his endorsement of Trump but stressed the importance of focusing on critical issues like healthcare and housing. Springfield Mayor Rob Rue also denounced the false claims and urged public figures to refrain from spreading misinformation. Senator JD Vance, however, stood by the claims, insisting he heard concerns from constituents. He blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for the influx of migrants and called for stricter immigration policies.