Springfield, Ohio has recently made headlines due to concerns over the burden an influx of Haitian immigrants is placing on local residents, along with reports of alleged bomb threats.
Some media outlets, including CNN’s Dana Bash, were quick to link these issues to former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH).
However, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, set the record straight regarding the bomb threats.
During a press briefing on Monday, Governor DeWine confirmed that the 33 reported bomb threats were determined to be “hoaxes” and emphasized that there was no real danger to the public.
He clarified that the threats originated from overseas, with some coming from “one particular country.” DeWine assured Ohioans that these threats were not credible.
“So 33 threats, 33 hoaxes. I’ll make that very, very clear. None of these had any validity at all,” DeWine stressed, underlining the need to separate fear from fact.
The governor also outlined additional security measures being taken in response to the situation, although the specifics were not disclosed.
While the mainstream media may have pointed fingers at political figures, DeWine’s statements provided a more grounded explanation, focusing on the external source of the threats rather than attributing them to domestic politics.
His clarification aims to quell public anxiety and restore a sense of security in Springfield amid heightened tensions over immigration and safety.
NEW: DeWine says 30+ state patrol troopers will be in Spfld City school buildings beginning tomorrow to ensure security. pic.twitter.com/0BfHURVwBg
— Tom Bosco (@tomwsyx6) September 16, 2024
Cameras on towers being erected in Spfld. Bomb dogs to be on site in Spfld daily. pic.twitter.com/gfa08k5L51
— Tom Bosco (@tomwsyx6) September 16, 2024
The Trump War Room posted a clip of DeWine’s remarks and called for an apology for Trump as well as Vance.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says there were 33 bomb threats against Springfield schools that all turned out to be hoaxes and originated from "overseas."
Where do President Trump and JD Vance go to get their apology from the media who claimed they incited them? pic.twitter.com/NKyhUJZwrz
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 16, 2024
Many other users chimed in to share the clip, and this crucial update quickly became a trending topic over X on Monday.
🚨 JUST IN: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says the “b*mb threats” being called into Springfield, Ohio are originating “overseas”
The media has been blaming President Trump for DAYS now.
They LIED—once again.
When are they going to apologize to Trump? pic.twitter.com/E2uPN9pkvM
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 16, 2024
