Trump amplifies false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets

Former President Donald Trump told supporters he plans to visit Springfield, Ohio, after amplifying false claims that Haitian migrants were eating residents' pets.

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[bernadettesherer]

These claims are real. They are not false claims. Check your facts

[patcocivera]

so ashamed of our media....can't believe any thing that they report....

[scentualobsessions]

Play the videos of what the residence of Springfield are saying instead of what Donald Trump is saying because he’s just repeating what the residents are saying, but you’re not showing anything of the residents of Springfield. What a horrible media station.

[gmontenegro]

Except it’s not false claims. If you look for it, you will find it.

[old_desert_rat]

ABC has now shredded any semblance of reality

[frankl]

Either way Springfield is an example of a failed government. The job of a government is to protect its Citizens, not everybody else at the expense of those very same Citizens.

[DD-qwzc]

There are many residents saying it’s true with video to back it up, stop the lies.

[Nero-Caesar]

Claims aren't evidence and the the woman in Canton wasn't Haitian

[feffygracie]

CNN avoiding the real issue in Springfield.

[pokey]

Springfield doesn't want you and your chaos anywhere near them, Donnie. It's a BIG ask, but, try to show an ounce of respect for people who just want a peaceful life.

[venturamaxwell]

I was working at a car wash making $17 an hour my boss fired everybody and hired illegal immigrants that would do the job for $9 an hour

[cindyjohnson]

The teamsters may not have actually endorsed Trump but 80% of them are voting for TRUMP!!!

[realpineappleguy]

title should read "abc amplifies their attempt to discredit something that is actually happening"

[Diittzzyy]

I know this network isn’t considered the news, but don’t they have an obligation to telling the truth?

[barbarastankus]

Imagine if 15k Haitian immigrants were sent to Martha’s Vineyard without asking the permission of the residents living there. Would they quietly welcome all of them, or would they have town hall meetings to express their legitimate concerns. And what if, after the town hall meeting the residents were called racists for having those concerns.
Springfield residents have the right to question this administration’s border and immigration policies. And they have a right to demand answers. We ALL want answers from this administration.

[jeanhart]

Why does the media call lies false claims? He needs to own up to the fact that he is simply a LIAR!

[alexanderjdivic]

FOIA police reports- see for yourselves

[albertmiller]

Springfield accepted lawful Haitians during TRUMP’S TERM OF OFFICE! Trump had no issue then. What has changed? Hint: He’s LOSING!!!

[snotellekS]

PLAY THE VIDEOS. HE IS TELLING THE TRUTH

[anewleaf]

Msnbc=trust us because we aint going to springfield 😅