The Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, would have their Temporary Protected Status revoked and deported if reelected in November, according to former president Donald Trump’s statement on Wednesday.
You must evacuate the area and return the refugees to their home countries. If you ask me, it’s not legal, in my perspective,” Trump told NewsNation.
The president responded, “Absolutely,” when asked whether he would withdraw the migrants’ Temporary Protected Status if asked. It would be revoked and they would be sent to their home country.
Misinformation on Haitian migrants in Springfield has been persistently circulated by the former president and his associates.
The Biden-Harris administration’s parole program, which grants entry to screened applicants with US sponsors, is responsible for the influx of Haitians into the country. As previously reported by AWN, a significant number of them possess “Temporary Protected Status,” which grants them protection from deportation and permits them to reside and engage in economic activities within the nation for a stipulated duration.
Following June’s expansion of eligibility by the Biden-Harris administration, some Haitians were granted that protection. Temporary Protected Status has allowed some foreign nationals to remain in the United States even before the Biden-Harris administration took office.
During the Wednesday interview, Trump was asked about the consequences if Haiti declined to accept them. He simply answered, “They will,” without going into any detail.
I can assure you that they will receive them. Trump promised that they would receive them upon their return.
Some temporary protected status designations had been in place for decades, and the Trump administration was quick to cancel them. The Department of Homeland Security was aggressive in this regard.
As part of his campaign to promote his harsh immigration policies, which include mass deportations, Trump has, in recent weeks, propagated unfounded conspiracy rumors about Haitian migrants devouring Springfield dogs, including at last month’s presidential debate.
According to Rob Rue, the mayor of Springfield, more than 35 violent threats, including bomb threats, were received between the discussion on September 10 and September 20. Primary schools and grocery stores were ordered to evacuate as a result of the threats, while hospitals were ordered to go into lockdown and multiple local institutions were forced to switch to online classes.
Democratic Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio, along with other local authorities, including Rue, have condemned the allegations, saying they are harmful to the community and 100% incorrect. According to AWN, Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck informed an employee of Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance, who helped spread the false information, early last month that “there was no verifiable evidence or reports to show” that the rumors are accurate.
With a population of around 136,000, Clark County is home to around 12,000 to 15,000 immigrants, including Haitian immigrants who are there lawfully, according to the city of Springfield’s website.
According to the city of Springfield, Haitian laborers are vital to the economy and help fill important job openings. While DeWine did admit that the city was struggling to adapt to the arrival of the largely Haitian immigrant population, he promised in an interview last month that they were making efforts to address the problems and praised the Haitians as “positive influences” in the area.
