John Legend has declared a statement by Donald Trump to be false. “Nobody eats cats,” he said about the rumor picked up by Trump.
John Legend (45) commented on a claim made by Donald Trump (78) on Instagram on Thursday (September 12). The Springfield-born singer declared Trump’s theory that Haitian immigrants in Legend’s birthplace were eating pets to be false. “Nobody eats cats, nobody eats dogs,” he replied to the US presidential candidate.
Legend discusses immigration in clip
During the TV debate on Tuesday, Trump spread the rumor, which US media reports said came from a video that went viral. As a result, Republicans attacked the immigration policy, including vice-candidate JD Vance (40). In his video, Legend explained the immigration in his hometown. As he explained, the population of the city in Ohio had fallen drastically due to a lack of jobs. Under Biden, more jobs were created than the previous residents could have filled.
In addition, there was “unrest and turmoil” in Haiti, which is why the US government provided visas and immigration status to Haitians. As a result, the population in Springfield grew by 25 percent. Immigration brings with it “some challenges,” Legend acknowledged. As an example, he cited the fact that the newcomers “may need bilingual service providers” that need to be provided.
“How about we love each other?”
“The bottom line is that these people came to Springfield because there was work for them and they were willing to work and they wanted to live the American dream,” he concluded. “They’re hardworking, they’re ambitious. They commit fewer crimes than native Americans, and they will adapt and integrate over time,” he said of immigrants. “We all just want to live and thrive and raise our families in a healthy and safe environment. How about we love each other?” he said in closing remarks toward the end of the clip.
According to “CBS News,” the claims about missing and eaten animals are blatant false statements. As the media reported, the authorities in Springfield have declared the rumors to be untrue. The Republican governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine (77), also opposed Trump, according to the broadcaster. “Mayor Rue of Springfield says: ‘No, that’s not true.’ They have no evidence for that. So I think we’re going with what the mayor says. He knows his city,” DeWine told a “CBS News” correspondent.
