I Spent the Weekend in the Ohio Town Where Trump Said Immigrants Are Eating Cats. It Took a Turn Quickly.
Briefly

Mia Perez, an immigration lawyer in Springfield, Ohio, experiences the fallout of incendiary political rhetoric, confronting her daughter’s innocent questions amid alarming local rumors.
At a community meeting, the tension rises as religious leaders desperately seek to counter the harmful narrative that immigrants are harming pets, fueled by national political discourse.
After receiving a call about a bomb threat at her daughter's school, Perez struggles to explain the situation to her nine-year-old, highlighting the psychological toll on families.
The impact of Donald Trump’s inflammatory remarks resonates deeply in Springfield, sparking fear and confusion among families while raising concerns about local attitudes towards immigrants.
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