Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy shrugged off Republicans’ “mistakes” in making false claims about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, attacking the media for focusing on a “fringe aspect” of a larger story.
“So when people are having, exchanging heated thoughts about an important subject affecting Americans, they’re going to say things in a way that wasn’t practiced, rehearsed or tested through consultant-vetting and filters,” Ramaswamy said in a press gaggle in Springfield on Friday, according to Fox News Digital . “And I think that’s a good thing. I think it’s better that we make mistakes of saying maybe too much that’s raw, rather than self-censoring and saying too much.”
Ramaswamy was in Springfield where he met with city officials and Haitian community leaders. Afterward, he held a town hall with the city’s residents to discuss crime and safety.
The entrepreneur’s visit comes as the Ohio city has been in the spotlight over unfounded claims regarding Haitians living there. False claims of Haitians eating pets have been amplified by some politicians, including former President Trump and his vice presidential pick, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio).