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Miami Heat attack ‘hateful’ speech after Trump’s lies about Haitians
- Team condemns threats towards Haitian community
- False claims have surfaced about pets being eaten
The Miami Heat have issued a statement defending the Haitian community amid rumours and threats from the far right in the US.
The NBA team posted a message of support on social media on Monday amid false claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio have eaten pets and wildlife.
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