JD Vance Under Fire for Spreading False Claims About Haitian Immigrants Eating Pets in Springfield, Ohio

Sep 15, 2024, 03:03 PM

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has come under scrutiny for spreading unverified claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets. Despite the lack of evidence, Vance has doubled down on these assertions, sharing videos that purportedly show immigrants cooking pets, which local authorities have refuted. In a recent interview with CNN, Vance admitted to fabricating stories to draw media attention to what he perceives as the suffering of the American people. This admission, made to an audience of approximately 67.1 million viewers, has sparked significant backlash, with critics accusing Vance of race-baiting and spreading falsehoods for political gain. The controversy, labeled as urban legends, has drawn responses from various quarters, including Ohio's GOP Governor, who defended the migrants and criticized Vance's claims. The Trump campaign has also been linked to these assertions.