Trump drags new animal to bizarre Ohio pet-eating conspiracy theory, Internet asks 'what will be next?'

TUCSON, ARIZONA: Donald Trump has expanded his controversial claims by including a new animal in his conspiracy theory about Haitian immigrants in Ohio. 

The latest animal added to the controversy by the former president is the goose. This new twist doubles down on his debunked assertions that these immigrants are involved in abducting and consuming pets.

Speaking at a campaign event in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday, September 12, Trump said Haitian immigrants "descended upon" Springfield in the Buckeye State and were "destroying their way of life," reported The Daily Beast.

"A recording of 911 calls shows residents reporting that the migrants are walking off with the town’s geese. They’re taking the geese. You know where the geese are? In the park, in the lake. And even walking off with their pets," Trump said to the crowd.

Donald Trump claims Haitian immigrants are eating pets, including geese

The GOP presidential nominee made the baseless claim about the illegal immigrants from Haiti during his first debate against Vice President Kamala Harris on September 10, as per NBC News.

While responding to a question on immigration, he said the Haitian immigrants "are eating the dogs, the people that came in, they're eating the cats."

"They're eating the pets of the people that live there, and this is what's happening in our country, and it's a shame," he added.

ABC News moderator David Muir immediately did a fact check on the claim and noted Springfield's city manager said no credible reports of migrants harming or injuring pets in the city existed.

Trump's running mate, JD Vance, also escalated the false rumor, deeming it as evidence of the chaos caused by immigrants.

The false conspiracy theory stemmed from vague posts on social media and residents complaining about violence against pet animals without any evidence.

Springfield Mayor Rob Rue also dismissed the assertions recently, saying there were no documented cases of pet-eating immigrants and such rumors were shifting the focus from serious matters, including housing, resources for schools and crises in the healthcare system.

Trump's firm position on the conspiracy theory also contradicted a CEO from Springfield who hailed the Haitian immigrants for their hard-working nature and reliability.

The campaign event in Arizona was Trump's first rally after he faced a setback in the face-off against Harris; however, he chose to reiterate the conspiracy theories debunked on the debate stage.

Donald Trump slammed for adding geese to pet-eating conspiracy theory

Netizens blasted Donald Trump for continuing to talk about the fake conspiracy theory and accusing Haitians of eating pets, including geese.

"Geese now too?! It was only cats dogs and ducks yesterday. What will be next?! Gerbils? Goldfish?" one social media user asked.

"Are you kidding me? How come this guy is still talking about this nonsense? Trump is truly delusional and sick," another remarked.

"This stupidity should disqualify Trump altogether. Goes beyond lying. Shows complete detachment from reality. This man should have the final word on nuclear weapons use?" questioned one person.

"Ok, build him a replica Oval Office in an assisted living facility, tell him he’s President and just call it a day. This is beyond insanity," someone else wrote.

"That poor,sad man just can’t let go of how badly Harris manipulated him," one response read.

"He was humiliated on live tv in front of 65 million people (more than what voted form him 2020) and was completely debunked by the moderates and he continues to tell this lie?" one individual asked.

"This is the bottom of the barrel! Even lower. How horrible. I'm sick!!" another added.

"I honestly can’t believe he’s still repeating this obviously fake rumor. He’s either mocking his base because they’re too stupid behalf to even question the validity of this OR he’s come undone, unraveling like an old sweater from granny’s attic. Who believes this?!?!" one person further added.

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