Republican Governor has claimed former President Donald Trump's proposed visit to Springfield, Ohio, will strain relations with the Haitian community. At a rally in Long Island on September 18, Trump said he planned to visit Springfield in the next two weeks. Springfield has been at the forefront of the immigration debate after unproven claims began circulating on social media about pets being stolen and eaten by Haitian migrants in the town of Springfield, Ohio.
The allegations were amplified by during the presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris. A social media post online claimed a woman had eaten a cat outside a home in Springfield—a town that has seen a large influx of migrants in the past two years. DeWine, the Ohio Governor, stopped by Rose Goute Creole restaurant on S Limestone Street to eat Haitian cuisine and speak with members of the local community on Sunday September 22.
"I think it's time now to kind of focus on what Springfield needs," DeWine said. DeWine said the visit to the restaurant gives him the opportunity to ask community members what they want. "Gives me an opportunity to talk with people, listen to people; that's kind of what we do," DeWine said.
News Center 7 asked DeWine if he had any updates about a possible visit from Donald Trump. "I've heard absolutely nothing about that. You know, we normally will get a couple of days notice, because the Secret Service will come in, and then we kind of, kind of get a feel when that's going to .