When former President Donald Trump got on the presidential debate stage earlier this month and baselessly accused Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, of eating their neighbors’ pets, it was largely seen as the moment he lost the debate to Vice President Kamala Harris. After all, the rumors had already been proved false by local and … Read more
A mural is displayed in an alley downtown on September 16, 2024 in Springfield, Ohio. Luke Sharrett | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance’s unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio weaken the Republican Party’s border message, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine wrote in an op-ed published Friday. “The Biden … Read more
After amplifying what started as a viral rumor on Facebook, Donald Trump and JD Vance have since quadrupled down on the lie that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets. The racist claim spawned multiple bomb threats at local schools and heightened fear in the community, especially among Haitians. Vance has been proven wrong … Read more
The mayor of Springfield, Ohio, said a visit to the region by Donald Trump would be an “extreme strain” on the city’s resources, and he would be “fine” if the former president decided not to come. Springfield has become a nationwide name after Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R), spread lies that the … Read more
Sen. JD Vance (R) repeatedly justified on Sunday spreading the widely debunked racist lie that Haitian immigrants are stealing local pets for food in Springfield, Ohio ― at one point admitting that he consciously decided to “create stories” about the unsubstantiated issue so that American media pays more attention to it. The Republican vice presidential … Read more
Donald Trump made more incendiary comments about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, amid threats to the city prompted by GOP statements. While speaking to reporters in Los Angeles on Friday, the former president and current Republican nominee threatened to deport the Haitians in Springfield, despite the majority of them being in the U.S. legally. “We … Read more
(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that those under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will be able to receive work visas faster. “These young people known as Dreamers — Hispanics, South Asians and more — who came to America as children, who only know America as their home, have been able to … Read more
Japan recently introduced a Digital Nomad Visa that allows foreigners from 49 countries to live in the country for six months. But before they pack their bags, they may want to read Japan’s “Life and Work Guidebook,” which is aimed at helping foreigners fit in. The guidebook, published by Japan’s Immigration Services Agency, provides advice … Read more
NEW YORK: It was 7 a.m. on a recent Friday when Wang Gang, a 36-year-old Chinese immigrant, jostled for a day job in New York City’s Flushing neighborhood. When a potential employer pulled up near the street corner, Wang and dozens of other men swarmed around the car. They were hoping to be picked for … Read more
White House has defended President JoeBiden’sremarks. US President Joe Biden recently came under fire for calling India, Japan, Russia, and China “xenophobic” nations while talking about the US’ reputation for welcoming immigrants. Now that has led many to ask what exactly “xenophobia” means. What is xenophobia? Xenophobia means to have a fear of or hate people from other cultures or countries. It often … Read more
