Springfield, Ohio mayor Rob Rue. (Credit: public domain)
A Buckeye Reporter investigation has confirmed that Mayor Rob Rue of Springfield, Ohio, is renting out apartments in buildings that he owns to Haitian immigrants—a move that some local residents are calling a conflict of interest.
The Haitian community in Springfield has gained national attention after former president Donald Trump’s debate comments on Sept. 10, alleging that Haitian immigrants are eating cats and dogs.
However, locals argue that they’re the ones being put through the meat grinder due to a strained local economy from the influx of Haitian immigrants that now comprises roughly 25 percent of the population in Springfield.
A few blocks away from Little and Rue Funeral Home, also owned by Rue, a 37-year-old man who introduced himself as “Works” lives in an apartment on an estate worth an estimated $1.3 million.
Works told Buckeye Reporter that he and other Haitian immigrants reside in properties owned by Rue.
“For me it is not a bad city,” said Works. “I have one years and two months in Springfield.”
However, he added that the Haitian community has been upset by Trump’s allegations.
“Some people are scared to go out after [Trump’s comments],” Works said.
Works cut the conversation short when he was picked up by his ride to work. (Read more: Buckeye Reporter, 9/17/2024) (Archive)
OMG 🚨 This lady was EVICTED from her home in Ohio so that Haitian Migrants could live there
Mainstream Media will NEVER show you this
THIS HAS TO STOP NOW
— Marjorie Taylor Greene Press Release (Parody) (@MTGrepp) September 23, 2024