Journalists at a news site that covers issues facing the Haitian community in the United States say they've been harassed and intimidated with racist messages for covering the false story about immigrants eating the pets of people in Springfield,

Haitian Times journalists said they have been harassed for covering the false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio.

They charged Donald J. Trump and JD Vance, who spread baseless rumors that Haitians in an Ohio city were eating pets, with imperiling their community for political gain.

During the debate, former President Trump made unfounded claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating cats and dogs. The town's city manager has reiterated that there are no credible reports of pets being abused.

Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, continues to fuel the firestorm surrounding Springfield, Ohio, with false claims about Haitian migrants.

Former President Donald Trump said he plans to visit Springfield, Ohio — the city of which he has spread lies about migrants eating residents’ pets — despite local officials saying the town already has an intense strain on its resources.