Marianne Williamson, the spiritual author turned Democratic presidential hopeful, is taking aim at her own party for ignoring the unsettling reports coming out of Springfield, Ohio. Over the past two years, the Biden administration has placed 20,000 Haitian migrants in the town, which has a population of only around 60,000. Now, troubling stories have emerged about local pets and wildlife being killed and eaten by some of these migrants, and Williamson isn’t happy with how Democrats are brushing the issue aside.
Reports from concerned residents describe migrants hunting local wildlife like ducks and geese, and even more disturbingly, some claim their pet cats and dogs have gone missing, only to be later found killed. These shocking allegations went national when Donald Trump brought it up during the latest presidential debate, much to the horror—or amusement—of the media class. Debate moderator David Muir was quick to dismiss the claims, saying there was “no evidence,” and pointing to law enforcement statements that downplayed the reports.
But local citizens are telling a different story. Several have filed police reports, and others have voiced their concerns in town meetings, saying the problem is real and being ignored by those in power. Yet the Democratic Party seems more focused on mocking Trump for mentioning it than addressing the concerns of Springfield’s residents.
Williamson wasn’t having it. She called out her party, saying, “Continuing to dump on Trump because of the ‘eating cats’ issue will create blowback on Nov. 5.” She went on to criticize Democrats for dismissing the issue, saying it only reinforces the perception that they’re “smug elite jerks” who refuse to listen to ordinary Americans. It’s a classic Williamson move—speaking truth to power, even when it means going against her own party.
Williamson also touched on the cultural aspect of the story, noting the role of Haitian Vodou, which includes animal sacrifice in its rituals. While Vodou only officially claims a small percentage of Haiti’s population, its influence is widespread. The CIA World Factbook notes that many Haitians incorporate Vodou practices alongside Catholicism or Protestantism.
Whatever the truth is behind these disturbing reports, the residents of Springfield feel unheard, and Williamson is warning Democrats that ignoring them might come with a political cost. As she puts it, dismissing these concerns as conspiracy theories only alienates voters, and that’s a risky move heading into election season.
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