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JD Vance and Trump Criticize Media Over False Bomb Threat Claims by Foreign Actors in Springfield, Ohio

Sep 17, 2024, 06:27 PM

Senator JD Vance has publicly criticized the media for allegedly spreading false information about bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio. Vance claimed that the media falsely accused him and former President Donald Trump of inciting these threats. He argued that the threats were actually hoaxes perpetrated by foreign actors and accused the media of laundering foreign disinformation. Vance also mentioned that the media's actions were an attempt to silence concerns about mass immigration. He demanded an apology from the media to the residents of Springfield.