Kevin Collier is a reporter covering cybersecurity, privacy and technology policy for NBC News.
The city of Springfield, Ohio, closed its City Hall on Thursday after receiving a bomb threat, the city announced on its website and social media channels. The bomb threat 'was issued to multiple facilities throughout Springfield,” the city said. “We ask the community to avoid the area surrounding City Hall vicinity while the investigation is ongoing and to report any suspicious activity to the Springfield Police Division.
JD Vance, the GOP vice presidential nominee, wrote on X Monday that “people have had their pets abducted and eaten by people who shouldn’t be in this country.” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, posted a picture on X of two cats with the caption: “Please vote for Trump so Haitian immigrants don’t eat us.” In a viral moment in his debate Tuesday against Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican nominee Donald Trump repeated the claim.
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Bomb Threats Target Springfield Amidst False Claims About Haitian ImmigrantsSpringfield, Ohio was rattled by bomb threats on Thursday morning, forcing evacuations of city agencies including City Hall. The threats, sent via email to city officials and media outlets, prompted a large police response as authorities investigate. This incident comes after Republican nominee Donald Trump amplified false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield during the presidential debate, alleging they were eating neighbors' pets. While authorities haven't linked the bomb threats to the debate rhetoric, the situation highlights the rising tension and misinformation surrounding immigration in the city.
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City facilities in Springfield, Ohio, receive bomb threats amid rhetoric targeting Haitian immigrantsA bomb threat was sent to several city agencies in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday morning, prompting multiple facilities to be evacuated, including Springfield…
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City facilities in Springfield, Ohio, receive bomb threats amid rhetoric targeting Haitian immigrantsA bomb threat was sent to several city agencies in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday morning, prompting multiple facilities to be evacuated, including Springfield…
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Bomb threats prompt closure of City Hall in Springfield, Ohio, amid Haitian immigration firestormRooted in fact-based, transparent reporting, Newsy is an award-winning opinion-free network owned by the E.W. Scripps Company that is relentlessly focused on “the why” of every story and seeks to enable a more intimate and immersive understanding of the issues that matter.
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Springfield City Hall Receives Threat After Baseless Rumors About Haitian MigrantsFollowing online rumors and claims spread by right-wing politicians alleging that Haitian migrants are abducting pets for consumption, Springfield City Hall received a threat on Thursday morning. Authorities are investigating the situation and urging residents to avoid the area surrounding City Hall. The city has denied these claims, stating there have been no credible reports of harm to animals or illegal activities by immigrants.
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Springfield, Ohio, resident details 'dystopian nightmare' as Haitian migrants overrun town: 'Breaks my heart'One resident from Springfield, Ohio, spoke out against the Haitian migrant crisis, describing her community as a 'dystopian nightmare' since it has been overrun with illegal immigrants.
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