CNN fact-checks JD Vance’s claims about immigrants eating pets

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance has promoted false claims that Haitian migrants in Ohio are killing and eating family pets. CNN’s Tom Foreman checks the facts, and CNN's Abby Phillip discusses with her panel. #CNN #news

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[erock]

I love my country yet I’m also extremely embarrassed to be an American right now. It’s sad.

[griseldadominguez]

I live in a city in Mexico that took in a lot of haitian refugees, and believe me these people are one of the most hard working people I've ever seen, they came in and started working in anything they could find

[rainbow]

Wow. This party goes so low that you can not sweep them up.

[terrencekane]

It wasn't Haitians that ate their pets.
It was Bobby Kennedy Jr.

[whooshkaboomie]

Trump will throw JD Vance under the bus when he loses the Election.

[marieseverejean-francois]

As a Haitian- American, I refused to support the Trump- Vance Ticket. I hope that other Haitian- Americans do the same.

[oijans]

It's incredible how much time that has gone to discuss false claims instead of solving real issues and help people to a better life.

[ALMAPAGAN]

J.D. Does not know how to apologize, he shows no regret for his words which tracks with Trump's way of living.

[anzilf]

I live in Springfield, Ohio and I can tell you that NO ONE is talking about Haitians eating pets. It’s just not happening. However, I do think we need to have resources for Haitian Americans for learning to drive. That’s the only aspect that has affected my community enough to talk about. It’s disgusting that Vance sees it as an excuse for racism.

[alphabrainwave]

As long as JD Vance continues to tell dirty lies like this, I will continue to sound the alarm about his history with couches.

[almacoleman]

I live in Springfield. The Haitian population is building business, minding their own families and bringing much needed economic growth. There are a few sick and hateful people in Springfield that choose to spread hateful lies. They are even mad that their children (native Springfielders) are beginning to learn new languages because of the influx of immigrants. Change is inevitable EVERYWHERE... embrace it or get left behind.

[gregm]

58, 000 residents of town, received 20, 000 Haitian Migrants. WHAT COULD GO WRONG???? From the Gov of Ohio himself ::: Governor Sending Troops, $2.5M To Springfield, Where Haitian Migrants Have Relocated To ... obviously there's nothing going on, and no cats are eaten, but....theres that

[RodriguezEsaias]

Has anyone checked RFK’s car trunk for the missing pets

[rowandowland]

Is America supposed to take this guy seriously. Do people want him to be one heart beat away from being President to a 78 year old?

[amandaduberry]

The only person I know my pet wouldn’t be safe around is Kristi Noem.

[williamcanfor]

Who knows the evil that lurks in the heart of men. "THOU SHALL NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOUR" 😮😮😮

[reaperdragon]

I literally live here, this is just straight bs

[JL]

These idiots will say just about anything right now.

[TikiHi]

Yes, because when I think my neighbors are cannibals, I contact the VP of one political party, not my local officials. So, I only make this complaint once every 3.5 yrs. This is another pizza gate and complete BS.

[Character-jr]

They just keep saying the most dumbest shit