City officials had already debunked the claim regarding Haitian immigrants eating pets, yet Senator JD Vance amplified this false narrative, provoking public panic and chaos.
Springfield Mayor Rob Rue highlighted the persistence of misinformation, stating that regardless of local efforts to debunk the claims, the narrative continued to spread and exacerbate tensions.
Despite clear assertions from local officials denying the rumors, Vance fueled the misinformation by claiming he had "firsthand accounts," illustrating a troubling disregard for factual reporting.
Vance's controversial insistence on creating sensational stories prompted significant civil unrest, with the community experiencing bomb threats, evacuations, and school closures as a direct consequence.
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