### Trump Claims Migrants Eat Pets; Blames Kamala for Assassination Attempt
In the first U.S. presidential debate held on September 10, 2024, Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump made a startling accusation about migrants. Speaking from the Philadelphia Convention Center, Trump alleged that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating residents’ pets.
“In Springfield, Ohio, people from Haiti are eating dogs and cats, they’re eating residents’ pets,” claimed Trump during the debate, which was organized by ABC.
Moderator David Muir countered Trump’s claims, stating, “There are no credible reports that people are eating dogs and cats in Springfield, according to the Mayor [Misty Buscher],” leading to a heated exchange.
On the opposing side, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate for President, criticized Trump for his role in blocking a legislative initiative by President Joe Biden aimed at strengthening border security. According to Harris, the bill—supported even by conservative members of Congress—would have added 1,500 agents at the border to help combat fentanyl trafficking and other issues. She accused Trump of instructing Congress to reject the bill for political gain.
“I’m the only one who has prosecuted arms and human traffickers. Even the most conservative members of Congress came up with this bill, which I supported, that would have placed 1,500 agents at the border. It would have bolstered those working hard and curbed the flow of fentanyl,” Harris explained. “But what happened? Trump called Congress and said, ‘Don’t pass that bill,’ because he preferred to exploit this issue rather than solve it.”
Trump also invoked the topic of immigration to criticize the Biden administration’s handling of the economy and the migrant crisis. “We have unprecedented inflation, which has been disastrous for the middle class and all classes. Moreover, millions of people are entering this country from prisons, asylums, and mental institutions and taking jobs occupied by African Americans and Hispanics,” Trump claimed. “These are people that Biden and Kamala Harris have let into the country. They are dangerous, they are criminals, and they need to be removed.”
Furthermore, Trump accused Harris and the Democrats of being responsible for an assassination attempt against him on July 13, 2024, during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “I almost took a bullet to the head, and it was because of them,” he insisted.
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### Fact-Check: Are Migrants Really Eating Pets in Springfield, Ohio?
In response to Donald Trump’s recent claims during the presidential debate that migrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, local authorities and fact-checkers have provided clarifications. Mayor Misty Buscher was quick to deny the allegations, confirming that there have been no credible reports or evidence supporting Trump’s statements.
Local news outlets and community leaders have also spoken out against these claims, emphasizing the need for factual accuracy and responsible public discourse. Various fact-checking organizations have reviewed the allegations, finding no substantiation in local or national reporting.
Experts warn that such unverified claims can foster misconceptions and unnecessary fear among the public, stressing the importance of relying on verified information from credible sources.
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