A Haitian community leader in Springfield, Ohio tells Morning Edition that some newcomers are pondering leaving after a string of bomb threats made to the city after former President Trump elevated debunked claims about new migrants during presidential debate with VP Harris.

The 77-year-old governor told reporters Monday that law enforcement has responded to at least 33 separate bomb threats made against Springfield government offices, schools and medical centers

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine told ABC's "This Week" that he is glad tens of thousands of Haitians have come to Springfield. OHIO GOV. MIKE DEWINE: I think it’s unfortunate that this – this came up.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) said Tuesday that unsubstantiated comments from former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), about Haitian migrants eating household pets are “not helpful” and “very hurtful” to the people of Springfield.

Mike DeWine’s response to the fabricated Springfield pet consumption hoax is deeply disturbing but not surprising. The governor of Ohio has proven time and again that party loyalty is more important to him than proclaiming the truth or truly listening to or implementing the will of the majority of Ohioans.