Springfield City Hall Evacuated Amid False Immigration Claims

Springfield, Ohio, evacuated its city hall due to a bomb threat two days after Donald Trump reiterated a false claim regarding immigrants. The city, now in the national spotlight, denied accusations perpetuated by Trump and Republican politicians that immigrants were eating pets.

The government of Springfield, Ohio, evacuated its city hall on Thursday following a bomb threat, just two days after former President Donald Trump made a false claim involving the city in a national immigration debate.

"Due to a bomb threat that was issued to multiple facilities throughout Springfield today, City Hall is closed today," the city government announced on social media.

The city of 62,000 residents gained national attention after Republican figures, including Trump, falsely claimed that immigrants were consuming pets. City officials clarified there have been no such reports.

(With inputs from agencies.)