In a disturbing trend, former President Donald Trump alleged that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were stealing pets and consuming them. This baseless claim drew immediate backlash and required local officials to clarify there was no credible evidence to support such disturbing accusations.
The historical pattern of targeting immigrant communities with food-related insults is deeply ingrained in American politics. From the late 1800s, when Chinese immigrants faced similar accusations, to the current political climate, it's a tactic used to undermine and dehumanize groups.
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