Public statements from Dana Bash, CNN

JD Vance Admits to Fabricating Stories About Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, During Heated CNN Interview

Sep 15, 2024, 02:13 PM

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) has come under intense scrutiny following a contentious live interview with CNN's Dana Bash. Vance admitted to fabricating stories about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, eating pets to draw media attention to what he perceives as the suffering of the American people. During the interview, Bash fact-checked Vance's claims, which have been widely debunked. Vance responded by calling her comments 'disgusting' and accused her of bias, noting that she provided multiple-choice questions to Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in a previous joint interview. The exchange, which involved Vance debating Bash, has sparked significant controversy, with critics accusing Vance of spreading harmful and racist misinformation. The fabricated stories have reportedly led to multiple bomb threats in the area.