White House Denounces False Claims Against Haitian Immigrants

The White House criticized Republicans for spreading false claims about Haitian immigrants, accusing them of dividing people with disinformation rooted in racism. Officials like JD Vance alleged without evidence that Haitians were hurting pets, causing social divisions. Local police confirmed no reports supported these accusations, highlighting the baseless nature of such claims.

The White House on Tuesday condemned Republicans for disseminating baseless and dangerous claims about Haitian immigrants, accusing the GOP of fostering racial division through disinformation. This follows recent social media posts by prominent Republicans, including U.S. vice presidential candidate JD Vance, who falsely claimed that Haitians were abducting and eating pets.

'What is deeply concerning to us is that elected officials are pushing conspiracy theories that aim to divide people with lies steeped in racism,' White House national security spokesperson John Kirby stated. He warned that such disinformation could incite violence.

Contrary to the claims, Springfield police confirmed there were no credible reports of pets being harmed by immigrants. This situation began with an unverified claim in a local Facebook group. Despite retracting his statements, Vance continued to propagate anti-immigrant rhetoric, urging supporters to disregard the media. Meanwhile, FBI data shows a rise in bias-motivated crimes in the U.S., further stressing the potential danger of such divisive narratives.

(With inputs from agencies.)