President Joe Biden hosted a celebration of Black excellence at the White House and took the opportunity to condemn the attacks on Haitian immigrants in Ohio by Donald Trump and his allies. Biden described Haitian Americans as a community that is under attack in the country and emphasized that such behavior has no place in America. Trump and Ohio senator JD Vance had made unfounded claims about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, accusing them of eating pets and blaming them for the death of a child in a car accident. Local officials have refuted these claims.
The false narrative spread by Trump has led to serious consequences for the Haitian community in Springfield, including vandalism and intimidation. Haitians in the area have expressed fear for their safety, with some keeping their children home from school. Despite denials from city officials, Trump and Vance continue to perpetuate these baseless accusations.
The Democratic National Committee has launched a campaign to promote Kamala Harris, Biden’s running mate, with video billboards in Las Vegas and New York’s Times Square. The Harris campaign is also calling on Trump to answer questions about his stance on abortion and the conflict in Ukraine. Harris remains open to a second debate with Trump, despite his refusal to participate. Trump is set to hold a press conference in California where he may address these issues.
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