Miami Heat attack ‘hateful’ speech after Trump’s lies about Haitians

The Miami Heat issued a statement defending the Haitian community amid false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
The false claims included allegations that Haitian immigrants were eating pets and wildlife.
Donald Trump repeated these false claims during a television debate, which were quickly corrected by ABC's David Muir.
The city manager of Springfield stated there had been no credible reports of pets being harmed by the immigrant community.
Bomb threats have been made against hospitals and government buildings in Springfield linked to these rumors.

The Miami Heat have publicly defended the Haitian community following the spread of false claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were harming pets. These allegations were notably repeated by Donald Trump during a recent debate, prompting a swift correction from ABC's David Muir, who cited the city manager's statement that no credible reports supported the claims. The situation has escalated, resulting in bomb threats against hospitals and government buildings in Springfield, which are believed to be linked to the rumors. The Heat's statement emphasized the diversity of Miami and condemned the hateful narrative surrounding the Haitian community, urging solidarity with the phrase 'ansanm nou kanpé fò', meaning 'together we stand strong' in Haitian Creole.

The Miami Heat released a statement supporting the Haitian community in response to false claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, which were amplified by Donald Trump. The claims have led to bomb threats in the area, despite being debunked by local officials.

Miami Heat Defends Haitian Community Amid False Claims

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Miami Heat Defends Haitian Community Amid False Claims

9/16/2024

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