Trump Promises Massive Deportation of Haitians in Springfield, Ohio
Donald Trump, if elected, plans to deport Haitian immigrants from Springfield, Ohio, where most are legally present. This has led to community tensions following false social media claims. President Joe Biden condemned attacks on Haitians and urged for peace, while community leaders fear Trump's remarks may escalate violence.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Friday to deport Haitian immigrants from Springfield, Ohio, even though most of them are in the United States legally.
The city has been embroiled in controversy after false claims circulated on social media that Haitian arrivals were eating household pets.
Trump made this announcement at a press conference near Los Angeles, reiterating his hardline immigration stance.
Despite the majority of the 15,000 Haitians residing legally in Springfield, Trump cited their presence as part of his broader campaign against illegal immigration.
Following anonymous bomb threats, two elementary schools and a middle school in Springfield were evacuated.
President Joe Biden condemned the attacks on the Haitian community and urged for peace.
The Biden administration had previously extended Temporary Protected Status to Haitian immigrants, protecting them from deportation amid increasing violence and food insecurity in Haiti.
Community leaders have expressed concern that Trump’s comments could exacerbate tensions and endanger lives.