Marianne Williamson Comments on Haitian Cat-Eating Debate: ‘Voodoo Is Real’

Former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson has sparked debate after weighing in on the controversy surrounding reports of Haitian migrants eating ducks and even cats in Springfield, Ohio. Williamson took to X (formerly Twitter) to argue that the cultural and religious practices of Haitian migrants, including voodoo, should not be dismissed lightly, warning that Democrats’ mockery of these reports could backfire in the upcoming election.

Williamson’s post came in response to growing concerns among Springfield residents, who claim that Haitian migrants resettled under the Biden-Harris administration have been seen taking animals from local parks and homes to eat them. While former President Donald Trump brought up these reports during his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, the moderators were quick to dismiss the claims as unfounded.

“Continuing to dump on Trump because of the ‘eating cats’ issue will create blowback on Nov. 5. Haitian voodoo is in fact real, and to dismiss the story out-of-hand rather than listen to the citizens of Springfield, Ohio, confirms in the minds of many voters the stereotype of Democrats as smug elite jerks who think they’re too smart to listen to anyone outside their own silo,” Williamson wrote.

The controversy began at a Springfield city commission meeting, where residents voiced concerns about Haitian migrants allegedly taking ducks from parks and stealing farm animals for food. Some even claimed that pets had been taken. Trump seized on these reports during the ABC debate, but moderator David Muir stepped in to fact-check the former president, claiming that the city manager had called the reports baseless.

Key takeaways from the debate:

• Springfield residents have raised alarms about Haitian migrants allegedly eating local animals, including pets.

• Trump mentioned the reports during a debate with Kamala Harris, sparking controversy and a quick fact-check by ABC News.

• Marianne Williamson warned that dismissing cultural practices like voodoo could alienate voters and reinforce stereotypes of elitism within the Democratic Party.

Williamson’s comments have reignited discussions around cultural sensitivity and the potential consequences of ignoring the concerns of everyday Americans. She suggests that ignoring these reports and mocking them as conspiracy theories could hurt Democrats at the polls, especially in areas where voters feel disconnected from the political elite.

As Election Day draws closer, Williamson’s warning serves as a reminder that seemingly fringe issues can resonate deeply with voters who feel their concerns are being overlooked.

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