Trump says he will visit Springfield, Ohio, ‘in the next two weeks’

Former President Donald Trump announced during a rally that he plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, in the next two weeks, where he has made baseless claims about Haitian migrants eating pets. He also mentioned a visit to Aurora, Colorado, where he has spread debunked rumors about Venezuelans. Springfield’s mayor expressed concerns about the strain on resources a visit from Trump would bring. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine reported bomb threats in Springfield, some from a specific country. The president of the Haitian Community Support Center in Springfield said the conspiracy theory has made Haitians fearful. Trump has falsely claimed that Haitian migrants are eating pets at his rallies and debates. NBC News has reached out to the Trump campaign for more information on his planned trip.