ALBAWABA - Former President Donald Trump came under fire for spreading questionable claims and misinformation during the recent U.S. presidential debate. In his heated exchange with Democratic contender Kamala Harris, Trump made startling allegations about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, suggesting they were involved in stealing and consuming pets.
Trump claimed, “They’re eating dogs and cats! These newcomers are taking pets from local residents and eating them.” Harris, who was visibly skeptical, pointed out that there were no credible reports supporting such claims. Trump countered by saying he had seen interviews where people reported their pets had been taken and eaten.
The White House swiftly condemned these remarks, denouncing them as “misinformation” and criticizing both Trump and Republican vice-presidential candidate Senator J.D. Vance for attempting to create division through falsehoods and racial stereotypes.
In addition to his controversial statements about migrants, Trump repeated his assertion that Democrats are extreme on abortion issues, even claiming they support infanticide—a claim he frequently makes at his rallies.
Trump also misrepresented the position of Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, alleging that Walz supports late-term abortion, a claim Harris clarified as inaccurate. Harris advocates for abortion rights up to 24 to 28 weeks but does not support the termination of newborns.
During the debate, Trump accused Harris of having an antagonistic stance toward Israel, suggesting that if elected, she might lead to Israel’s downfall within two years. He provided no evidence for this assertion and added that “the whole place will be blown up.” Harris firmly rejected this accusation, emphasizing her longstanding support for Israel throughout her career.
