Schools and offices shut down due to bomb threats caused by fake news about migrants.

On Friday, the small town of Springfield, Ohio was once again in a state of panic as bomb threats were made that caused the evacuation of schools and government buildings for a second day in a row. This comes after the community has been receiving unwanted attention due to false rumors spread by former President Donald Trump claiming that Haitian immigrants are kidnapping and eating people's pets.

According to Karen Graves, a city spokesperson, an email was sent stating that bombs had been planted in the homes of Springfield's mayor and other city officials. Another email followed, threatening to detonate bombs at various locations including City Hall, high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and offices of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles and a licensing bureau. As a precaution, all these buildings were evacuated and thoroughly searched by authorities with the help of explosive-detection dogs.

Graves reassured the public that the safety and well-being of the community is of utmost importance and all threats to public safety are taken seriously. She also mentioned that the city is working closely with the Dayton office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine the source of these threatening emails.

The Springfield City School District also released a statement on Friday, stating that all threats are taken seriously and will be dealt with at the highest level. They also expressed gratitude for the patience and understanding of the families affected by these events.

These threatening emails referred to the recent influx of Haitian immigrants into the predominantly white, blue-collar city. This has caused tension and even sparked false rumors about Haitians eating cats and dogs. These claims were even repeated by Trump at Tuesday's presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. His comments were similar to those made by other Republicans, including Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who claimed that immigrants were even snatching fowl from public parks.

In March, rumors started circulating about three Haitian men seen in a Springfield park grabbing a duck and a goose. And just this week, a sign was put up at the park that said "Please Do Not Eat The Ducks." However, the sign was removed by park workers as it was not authorized.

In an interview with NewsNation, Springfield Mayor Rob Rue stated that these claims are completely untrue and only serve to paint the city in a negative light. He reassured the public that Springfield is still a beautiful place and their pets are safe. Rue also acknowledged that the influx of immigrants has put a strain on the resources of the city, such as police, hospitals, and schools. He mentioned that the city had asked for help several months ago, but it was not received.

In response to these issues, Governor Mike DeWine has pledged $2.5 million over the next two years to provide more primary healthcare through Springfield's home county and private institutions. Additionally, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be assisting local law enforcement with traffic issues as there has been an increase in Haitians who are unfamiliar with U.S. traffic laws. Despite the challenges, Mayor Rue remains hopeful that the city can find a solution and move forward in a positive direction.

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