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- Some GOP lawmakers are tired of JD Vance’s cat rumors (newsbreak.com)
Republican Senator J.D. Vance has been promoting unverified claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets. While some Republicans support stricter border security, they are concerned about the negative impact of these claims on the Haitian community.
Despite warnings from Republican Governor Mike DeWine to tone down the rhetoric, Vance has continued to spread the rumors, believing they will help Republicans curb immigration. However, a recent poll suggests that most Americans find the claims false.
Some Republicans, such as Representative Juan Ciscomani and Mike Lawler, believe the focus on these claims distracts from more pressing border issues. Others, like Representative Marc Molinaro, defend the claims as a way to highlight the border crisis.
Republican senators, including Mitt Romney, have expressed concern that the claims could harm Haitian refugees. However, some, such as Senator Josh Hawley, have used the opportunity to pivot to other border-related issues.
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- Some GOP lawmakers are tired of JD Vance’s cat rumors (newsbreak.com)