The White House has warned about debunked claims that Haitian immigrants are harming household pets, fearing that it could lead to anti-immigrant violence. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has vowed to continue spreading the rumor despite police statements that there is no evidence to support it. The National Security Council has called the rumors dangerous and divisive, and urged a focus on helping Haitian immigrants fleeing conflict. The baseless claims have been criticized as racist due to their implications about Haitian immigrants. Vance has acknowledged that the rumors may be false but urged Republicans to continue discussing them. He referenced the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy in Springfield involving a Haitian immigrant, using it to justify his claims about the immigrant community. Responses on social media to Vance’s posts about the rumors were mixed, with some supporting him with cat memes and others questioning the validity of the claims. The White House and other officials have stressed the need to stop the spread of misinformation about immigrants, as it could lead to violent consequences.
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Vance spreads dangerous false claims about Haitian immigrants, White House denounces
