JD Vance Defends Controversial Claim About Haitian Immigrants After Debate

Following last night’s debate, NBC News questioned Ohio Senator JD Vance, who is running alongside Donald Trump, about his repeated claim that Haitian immigrants were eating pets in an Ohio town. This assertion has been disputed by local officials, who have denied such incidents occurred.

Despite the refutations from officials in Springfield, Ohio, Vance defended his statement, explaining that he had heard this claim directly from his constituents. He also expressed skepticism about the town manager’s dismissal of the story.

NBC News captured the moment when Vance reiterated his position, raising doubts about the accuracy of the local authorities’ denial. The senator’s comments have sparked further debate and controversy.

My Q to @JDVance last night in Philly: What do you say to Haitian Americans and Haitian immigrants who say spreading false claims about them puts their lives at risk?

Our full exchange on video. pic.twitter.com/S0NG02Ci2S

— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) September 11, 2024