Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the “hateful rhetoric” aimed at Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, calling it “a crying shame” and expressing sorrow over the violence and threats in the area. In an interview with the National Association of Black Journalists, Harris said her “heart aches” for the families impacted.
Harris accused former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), of promoting racist tropes by amplifying false claims that Haitian migrants were abducting and eating pets. Local police have repeatedly dismissed these claims.
“When you are bestowed with a microphone that is that big, there is a profound responsibility,” Harris said, emphasizing the importance of using words carefully.
The controversy began when Vance posted on social media about the alleged pet abductions, a claim Trump repeated during a recent presidential debate. Despite city officials rejecting these claims, Springfield has since received over 30 bomb threats, leading to daily school sweeps for safety.
Harris condemned the rhetoric, saying, “You say you care about law enforcement… spewing lies that are grounded in age-old tropes.” She added that the division caused by such rhetoric is dangerous, particularly from those seeking the presidency.
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