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Springfield, Ohio, has become a focal point of national attention after Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants were eating pets in the area. Trump announced plans to visit Springfield, causing concern among local officials and residents. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Springfield Mayor Rob Rue, both Republicans, are preparing for a possible visit from Donald Trump. The city has faced bomb threats and heightened tension.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:03Springfield, Ohio, has become a focal point of national attention after Donald Trump and
00:07Senator J.D. Vance falsely claimed that Haitian immigrants were eating pets in the area.
00:12Trump announced plans to visit Springfield, causing concern among local officials and
00:16residents.
00:17Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Springfield Mayor Rob Rue, both Republicans, are preparing
00:21for a possible visit from Donald Trump.
00:24The city has faced bomb threats and heightened tensi—
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