The untold story of ‘they’re eating the pets’ in Springfield

A close look at the origins of Donald Trump’s hoax that Haitian immigrants are “eating the pets” of people in Springfield, Ohio, reveals a completely different story than has been reported of how the falsehood originated and spread.

The hate is homegrown. Fake stories about Haitians eating wildlife and pets came straight out of Springfield — often from Trump supporters.

Since March 2024, at least four residents in the town of 58,000 have made accusations at weekly Springfield...