Trump Is Right About Migrant Problem In Springfield, But No One Is 'Eating Pets'

Former President Donald Trump has been falsely claiming that illegal Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are 'eating pets', according to the city's mayor, Rob Rue. The official, however, acknowledges that the influx of 20,000 Haitian immigrants in recent years has strained local infrastructure and contributed to an increase in fatal car accidents.During a Friday press conference, Trump accused illegal immigrants of 'destroying the way of life' and vowed mass deportations. He further claimed that the Haitian migrants had overwhelmed the town, located along the Mad River, of 58,000 residents.Read More: Donald Trump, Laura Loomer's Alleged Closeness Is Breaking Up The Republican PartySpringfield became the center of national attention after Trump and his allies claimed that immigrants were consuming pets, including cats, dogs, and ducks.Mayor Rue told TMZ: "When we try to tell truth, whether it's on social media or whether it's in meetings, it's called a lie, but when someone else speaks it or posts it, it's called truth." He has attributed the rise in car accidents to illegal immigration, saying migrants aren't used to driving cars and aren't accustomed to the rules of the road. Read More: Donald Trump Was Fact-Checked On Purpose? ABC Moderator Linsey Davis Reveals PlanMeanwhile, a 21-year-old local told The Telegraph that locals are now 'trying to keep their pets in instead of letting them roam around'. “Almost everyone believes the rumours because there have been a lot of other problems.”On Friday, bomb threats in several schools and offices in Springfield prompted evacuations. An emailed threat said bombs had been planted in the homes of Springfield’s mayor and other city officials, said Karen Graves, a city spokesperson.