FBI Investigates Threats Against Haitian Migrants at Wittenberg University

The FBI is assessing threats against Haitians at Wittenberg University following baseless claims by Donald Trump that migrants were eating pets. The threats forced the Ohio school to close for a day. Haitians now fear for their safety as similar threats impacted another local campus, Clark State College.

The FBI has begun evaluating the credibility of threats aimed at Haitians at Wittenberg University after unfounded allegations by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claiming that the migrants in the town were eating cats and dogs.

The threats, which included intentions to open fire on Haitian migrants, prompted the temporary closure of the Springfield, Ohio, campus. This step follows similar threats after Trump and GOP running mate Senator JD Vance of Ohio publicized the false assertions that Haitians in the town were consuming local pets.

Wittenberg announced the cancellation of all Sunday events and advised the campus community to exercise extreme caution. The FBI is collaborating with local law enforcement and the university to investigate the threats. Meanwhile, Haitians in the town express growing concerns for their safety. Clark State College also reported receiving similar threats and canceled classes in response.

(With inputs from agencies.)