John, Donald Trump and JD Vance’s racist and xenophobic fear-mongering has gotten out of control.
The Republican presidential and VP candidates have recently pushed disgusting lies about immigrants, including the debunked and outrageous conspiracy theory that Haitian immigrants are eating people’s pets, increasing crime, and spreading disease in Springfield, Ohio. None of these claims have been substantiated, but the GOP ticket continues to repeat them on social media, news outlets, and at rallies.
Even the state’s GOP Governor Mike DeWine dispelled this hateful rhetoric, declaring, “This is a piece of garbage that was simply not true. There’s no evidence of this at all.” And Vance ultimately admitted on CNN that he’s “creating stories” to push their MAGA agenda.
But Trump and Vance’s hate speech has already made a negative impact on the innocent people of Springfield, with spikes in vandalism and violent threats against immigrant communities, plus school districts and college campuses shutting down due to bomb threats.
We’ve seen ugly stereotypes and fear-mongering against immigrants throughout history by right-wing politicians, especially leading up to fascist administrations. We must come together and stand united against this dangerous racism and xenophobia.
Our diversity is our strength, and immigrants have always and continue to make this country great.
In solidarity,
Justice Democrats