Trump defends immigrant pet-eating claim at Latino event
1. Despite repeated attacks on Haitian immigrants, Trump seeks to win Latino voters
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Former President Donald Trump reiterated his controversial claims about Haitian immigrants allegedly consuming pets belonging to local residents in Ohio during a town hall event with Spanish-language TV network Univision on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Trump’s provocative statements about immigrants have been a recurring theme in his rhetoric. Recently, he drew criticism for suggesting that immigrants were eating pets, a remark that gained attention following his last debate with Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
Ohio officials, including members of the Republican Party, have consistently stated that there is no evidence to support Trump’s assertions.
While speaking at the town hall, Trump remarked, "I was just saying what was reported... And eating other things too that they're not supposed to be. All I do is report; I was there, I'm going to be there, and we're going to take a look."
He did not cite specific sources but claimed that some "newspapers" had also confirmed his assertions.
Earlier, Trump announced his intention to carry out mass deportations of Haitian immigrants from Springfield, Ohio, stating, "I'm angry about illegal Haitian migrants taking over Springfield, Ohio; you see that mess, don't you?" during a rally in Las Vegas.
Following Trump’s unverified allegations, the city of Springfield has experienced bomb threats.
Moreover, Trump avoided addressing questions regarding the potential impact of deporting migrant laborers on the agricultural sector, which could lead to significant increases in food prices. Instead, he repeatedly asserted, "African Americans and Hispanic Americans are losing their jobs because of illegal immigration."
Traditionally, Latino voters have supported Democrats, but Trump’s campaign aims to sway this demographic, as polls conducted by Reuters/Ipsos show Harris leading Trump by eight percentage points among Hispanic voters, with 47% to 39%.
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