The White House warned of potential anti-immigrant violence sparked by debunked claims about Haitian immigrants harming pets, which Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance vowed to continue spreading. The false claims, described as racist, have spread on social media in Springfield, Ohio, prompting police to issue a statement denying any credible reports of harm to pets. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby urged officials to focus on helping immigrants fleeing Haiti’s turmoil instead of spreading falsehoods. Vance, who alleged that undocumented immigrants had abducted and eaten pets, defended his claims despite the lack of evidence and criticisms from the media. He also mentioned the death of a boy in a car accident involving a Haitian immigrant near Springfield. Vance’s posts on social media received mixed reactions, with some supporting his stance and others questioning the validity of the rumors. The White House emphasized the dangers of such misinformation leading to violent actions and called for a more constructive dialogue on immigration issues.
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Vance spreads false claims about Haitian immigrants, White House denounces as ‘dangerous’
