Debunking Misinformation: The Myth of Migrants and Pets

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This chapter examines the false claim that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio are consuming pets, tracing the myth's origins and its viral spread. It discusses the broader implications of such sensationalist narratives in politics and the role of internet culture in perpetuating misinformation.

(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!)

Let’s be absolutely clear: Haitian migrants are not eating people’s pets in Ohio. This absurd lie, pushed by J.D. Vance and Donald Trump, isn’t just bizarre—it’s downright dangerous. But where did this claim even come from? In this monologue, Adam explores the origins of this story and how it represents a final break from reality in the Republican presidential campaign.

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