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Kamala Harris Condemns Bomb Threats and False Claims Against Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, Ohio

Sep 17, 2024, 07:14 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris expressed deep concern over the recent bomb threats and false claims targeting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. During an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Harris described the situation as a 'crying shame' and highlighted the impact on the local community, including the evacuation of elementary school children on picture day. She criticized the spread of baseless conspiracy theories, particularly those propagated by Donald Trump and JD Vance, and emphasized the importance of understanding the power of words. Harris called for an end to the harmful rhetoric, noting its divisive and hateful nature. One of the false claims involved immigrants allegedly eating pets.