Cincinnati.com Local Politics:During debate, Trump claims Springfield Haitians are eating pets

An estimated 15,000 Haitians settled in Springfield as part of a Biden administration program that aims to help migrants fleeing violence. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Local Politics Wed Sep 11 2024 [During debate, Trump claims Springfield Haitians are eating pets]( [Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris shake hands before their first presidential debate, hosted by ABC News in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2024.]( An estimated 15,000 Haitians settled in Springfield as part of a Biden administration program that aims to help migrants fleeing violence. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024.]( [From abortion to democracy: Key moments from the Harris-Trump debate]( The debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump got combative at times. Here is a look at the night's key moments. [READ MORE]( [Alimemby Estimable, 19, talks about being Haitian in Springfield, Ohio, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. He said he graduated from Springfield High School and now works for Amazon. He said he came here four years ago to help his mother. He was with friends in the strip mall on the west side of Springfield.]( [Springfield Haitians, residents at center of immigration debate]( A central Ohio city is in a heated political conversation about immigration after political leaders make claims without evidence.immigrants. [READ MORE]( [Aug 26, 2024; Columbus, OH, United States; Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly, a Cleveland area Democrat, is seeking a second, six-year term on the high court. He is being challenged by Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Shanahan, a Cincinnati area Republican.]( [Ohio Supreme Court Justice Mike Donnelly argues for his reelection]( Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly, a Cleveland Democrat, is running for reelection against Hamilton County Judge Megan Shanahan. [READ MORE]( [Hamilton County Judge Megan Shanahan]( [Ohio Supreme Court: Megan Shanahan takes on Justice Michael Donnelly]( After more than a decade as a judge in municipal and common pleas court, Republican Megan Shanahan wants a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](