In Springfield, Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy conducts a town hall meeting where residents express their worries about the growing number of migrants in the city.

In Springfield, Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy, a former Republican presidential candidate, hosted a town hall on the migrant debate that has been dividing the country.

"Ramaswamy commenced the town hall by stating that the media has instructed people to remain silent, comply, and conceal issues, implying guilt if they do not. He argued that the truth in America does not necessitate agreement, and it has always been different. However, the country's beauty lies in the ability to openly discuss these differences."

Ramaswamy informed the crowd that the ground rules for the night were honesty and respect for fellow citizens.

Ramaswamy, a native of Ohio and a supporter of Donald Trump, met with city officials and Haitian community leaders before the town hall. The event took place at a small banquet venue with about 200 Springfield residents in attendance, and an additional 100 in an overflow room.

After meeting with the Haitian group, he emphasized that he did not blame them for wanting to migrate to the U.S., but he criticized the "federal policies" of the Biden-Harris administration.

The influx of Haitian migrants has caused many Springfield residents to express their worries about the impact on the city.

For 66 years, Chrissy, a Springfield resident, has criticized city officials for not hosting a public event to address community concerns.

"If you don't bring people together and talk to them, how will you know about a city?" Chrissy complained to Ramaswamy.

Ramaswamy remarked that the city officials' absence from the town hall, despite being invited, may not be well-received in the room.

"Ramaswamy stated, "I believe they do care, at least the group I interacted with. However, I observe a culture of fear in the country. The reason they're not present tonight isn't due to apathy, but fear.""

The patriotic Americans who love their country and city are struggling because their elected officials have let them down. However, there's no need to fear confronting fellow citizens in person, as he stated.

Since their town received national attention, the "hateful language" in Springfield has "spiked," as Brock, a half-Black resident of over 20 years, has warned.

Brock stated that he has been called the n-word twice this week and has witnessed friends with darker skin being chased out of stores and accused of being Haitian.

Ramaswamy acknowledged the increase in racial tension in the country, which he attributes to the DEI ideology, stating that it creates more racial animosity.

Ramasawamy was informed by a woman that her daughter was pursued out of a Walmart by "immigrants," one of them brandishing a "machete." However, despite her daughter filing a police report, the authorities never investigated the incident.

"That's why there's no crime in Springfield - because no one is reporting it," the mother stated.

The homeless and veterans were not given the same level of care as migrants, according to some.

The crowd erupted in cheers after Ramaswamy was asked about running for governor of Ohio.

Ramaswamy joked that he was a bit more inclined than he was ten seconds ago.

The migrant crisis in Springfield has become a contentious issue in the 2024 presidential race, resulting in the city receiving extensive national media coverage.