Sen. JD Vance's staff sent evidence to support rumors of Haitian migrants eating pets, but a local woman's cat was found safe. Her apology highlights misinformation.
The episode underscores how online rumors have disrupted community life in Springfield, especially after Trump alleged they were eating pets during a debate.
Vance publicly defends his role in amplifying these outlandish claims, asserting that he 'created attention' on the issue, claiming media neglected it until then.
In a CNN interview, Vance expressed willingness to 'create' sensational stories to draw media focus to local struggles, even if they are false.
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