Republican Ohio governor says Trump's plans to deport Haitians a 'mistake'

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.

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National story. 8 articles from 8 sources. Updated Jul 29, 2026.

Part of The false claims that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets

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Left

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The New RepublicLeft· Jul 28, 2026

Ohio’s Republican Governor Speaks Up for Haitians Targeted by Trump

Latin TimesLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Ohio's GOP Governor Warns of 'Mistake' in Deporting Haitians to Their Home Country: 'Haiti Is Hell Today'

Center

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The HillCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Republican Ohio governor says Trump's plans to deport Haitians a 'mistake'

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 27, 2026

Ohio's GOP governor calls Trump's plans to deport Haitians a "mistake"

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Independent Journal ReviewRight· Jul 29, 2026

GOP Governor Sparks Outrage by Opposing President Trump's Haiti TPS Order

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 28, 2026

‘Haiti is hell’: Ohio governor says kicking Haitians out of US hurts economy

The National PulseRight· Jul 28, 2026

GOP Governor Attacks Trump’s Deportation Plan for Haitians as a ‘Mistake.’

The Daily WireRight· Jul 28, 2026

Ohio’s GOP Gov Slams Trump’s Plans To Send ICE After Haitian Migrants

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