Ohio's Republican governor, Mike DeWine, said Monday that dozens of bomb threats against schools in Springfield were hoaxes originating from outside the United States, according to local media reports.
The city has struggled to cope with an influx of at least 20,000 Haitian immigrants, causing an increase in traffic accidents and soaring home prices that have driven many residents to Condemn President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas were among those briefed on the incident. Governor DeWine revealed the origins of the prank while announcing that the Ohio Highway Patrol would conduct daily bomb sweeps at the school. According to To the Columbus Dispatch. (RELATED: 'Co-opting racist tropes': CNN panelist claims saying Springfield is 'occupied' by Haitians 'dehumanizes' immigrants)
“Unfortunately, we have individuals engaged in this behavior overseas, some of whom are coming from certain countries,” DeWine said at a press conference Monday afternoon, declining to name the countries in question and vowing not to close schools.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said 33 bomb threats had been made against Springfield schools, but all turned out to be false information originating from “overseas.”
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Officials ordered the evacuation of Springfield City Hall on Thursday after a bomb threat was emailed to staff members.
Democratic Party Criticized Former President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio have accused the GOP candidate of spreading false information about Haitian migrants, and Trump cited reports from residents during his debate with Harris on Tuesday, bringing the issue to national attention.
According to the Dispatch, DeWine has not criticized Trump for repeating his claims that Haitian immigrants eat pets despite his denial of the allegation, which has sparked outrage among local residents. Denial City officials reported pets being taken and eaten.
Ohio Republican Attorney General Dave Yost said at a rally to advocate for residents on Wednesday. post Regarding X, he questioned why some media outlets consider “press releases” to be “better evidence” than reports from residents. (RELATED: DCNF reporter says Trump cat meme blew up in Democrats' faces, forcing media to cover Harris' role in border crisis)
“There have been recorded police calls from witnesses who saw immigrants catching geese for food in Springfield. Citizens have testified before the City Council,” Yost said. “These people will be effective witnesses in court.”
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