Trump’s pet-eating rant: An effective act of misdirection

Donald Trump's claim during the U.S. presidential debate about Haitian immigrants eating pets in Ohio has sparked a media frenzy, overshadowing more critical topics like healthcare and immigration policies. Experts say the narrative shift, fueled by misinformation, has allowed Trump to dominate media attention despite the implausibility of his statements. His tactics effectively redirect focus from key issues, frustrating Democratic strategists while galvanizing partisan divides, as political discourse revolves around viral, emotional stories.

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By Joshua Green

It's doubtful anybody anticipated that the enduring story coming out of the Sept. 10 US presidential debate would be a hair-raising piece of misinformation: Donald Trump's claim that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are eating their neighbors' dogs and cats.

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