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Let’s pray that false and racist rhetoric about Haitian immigrants by Trump and Vance don’t lead to racist violence

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Former President Donald Trump’s false claim that Black immigrants from Haiti are eating dogs and cats kept as pets by their neighbors in Springfield, Ohio, is dangerous incitement that I fear could lead to racist violence.  The false claim resulted in bomb threats to three medical facilities and another site in Springfield on Saturday, led a college in the […]

todaySeptember 17, 2024

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Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false claims by Trump and Vance

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — For many Haitian immigrants, Sunday mornings in Springfield, Ohio, are spent joyfully worshipping God as they sing and pray in their native Creole. This Sunday, they needed that uplifting balm more than ever. Their community is reeling — confused, frustrated, hurt — from false accusations that they are eating their neighbor’s cats and dogs. The now viral and highly politicized rumors are being fueled by former President Donald Trump, his running mate JD Vance and others, and violent […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024 1

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Harris and Democrats keep calling Trump and Vance ‘weird.’ Here’s why

Vice President Kamala Harris and her Democratic allies are emphasizing a new line of criticism against Republicans — branding Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, as “weird.” Democrats are applying the label with gusto in interviews and online, notably to Vance’s comments on abortion and his previous suggestion that political leaders who didn’t have biological children “don’t really have a direct stake” in the country. The “weird” message appears to have given Democrats a narrative advantage […]

todayJuly 30, 2024 2

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Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders. “After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United […]

todayJuly 16, 2024 1

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