JD Vance Faces Backlash for Calling Legal Haitian Immigrants 'Illegal Aliens'
Senator JD Vance continues to stir controversy by labeling legal Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, as 'illegal aliens', despite knowing their protected status. This assertion has drawn criticism from various experts who argue that his immigration figures are inflated and misleading. Vance has publicly vowed to maintain this rhetoric, aligning with far-right sentiments about immigration, and has been labeled as propagating racist narratives against his constituents. In a recent NBC interview, he also engaged in a heated exchange with Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of neglecting the border crisis. Critics, including Pete Buttigieg, have challenged Vance's claims, emphasizing that immigrants contribute positively to the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, the Senator is being condemned for what some describe as a 'straight-up fascist project' against all immigrants, whether legally residing or not.