A bomb threat has prompted a major police response in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday morning, according to the city commission office.
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Though it is not yet known if they are connected, the threat comes after baseless rumors spread online in the wake of viral social media posts claiming Haitian migrants were abducting people's pets in Springfield order to eat them. The rumors were amplified by right-wing politicians, including former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance.
ABC
Perhaps not yet connected, but I think it's pretty clear they are connected. JFC.
Springfield estimates there are around 12,000 to 15,000 immigrants living in the county; migrants have been drawn to the region because of low cost of living and work opportunities, according to the city. The rapid rise in population has strained housing, health care and school resources, according to the city. But city officials also said the migrants are in the country legally and that many are recipients of Temporary Protected Status.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who dispelled the rumors this week, said the state would send more resources to Springfield.
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