Vivek Ramaswamy, a staunch Trump ally and businessman, stated that he did not see evidence of Haitian migrants eating cats and dogs in Springfield, Ohio, a claim pushed by former President Donald Trump during a recent presidential debate. Ramaswamy made these comments during a CNN interview, clarifying that while some residents claimed it was happening, he did not see proof of it himself. Ramaswamy previously held a town hall in the area and avoided addressing questions about Trump’s assertion, focusing instead on the impact of the situation on the community. Despite dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Trump, Ramaswamy has promoted baseless conspiracy theories, including the belief that the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, was an inside job.
Political leaders, including Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, have rejected Trump’s claim, with DeWine denouncing it as “garbage” without evidence to support it. Vice President Kamala Harris also expressed sympathy for the Haitian community in response to the controversy. Ramaswamy’s comments and the reactions from political figures highlight the continued controversy surrounding false claims and misinformation in the political discourse, with efforts to address the impact on affected communities being overshadowed by unfounded allegations.
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