Springfield Mayor Insists ‘Your Pets Are Safe’ Amid Debunked Migrant Story
The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, is insisting residents do not have to worry about their pets being consumed. On Thursday, News Nation’s Chris Cuomo interviewed Mayor Rob Rue of Springfield and asked him about the…
The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, is insisting residents do not have to worry about their pets being consumed.
On Thursday, News Nation’s Chris Cuomo interviewed Mayor Rob Rue of Springfield and asked him about the allegations that Haitian migrants were snatching pets and eating them.
“I’d like to first say Springfield is still beautiful and your pets are safe in Springfield, Ohio, safe. Safe,” Rue said.
He added the allegations have “created a negative light.”
Finally, Rue said of the claim, “These claims are, they were just untrue. And we may mention that we just don’t see reports of those. There’s a lot of frenzy on the internet, but this is not what we’re seeing. It’s a bit frustrating.”
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The claim about Haitian migrants eating pets went viral after a resident made the allegation during a City Commission in August.
Former President Donald Trump mentioned the allegations during his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, saying, “In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs. The people … are eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there. This is what’s happening in our country.”
However, the Springfield Police Department told Spectrum News, “There have been no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community.”