Sen. J.D. Vance doubled down Tuesday on his debunked and criticized claim that Haitian immigrants have been stealing and eating pets in his state.
Vance, former President Donald Trump's running mate, wrote a defensive and lengthy X post in which he slams journalists for not giving "a s---" about a problem he admitted he has no evidence exists.
Vance's decision to double down on the pet conspiracy — which Springfield police deny are true — comes as he faces mounting accusations of racism.
"There’s certainly some irony to note here," wrote MSNBC writer Ja'han Jones. "If there’s one party that has shown a willingness to excuse gruesome pet killings, it’s the party that counts South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as one of its members
"But the truth is a mere inconvenience for the Republican Party, whose members have shown a disturbing willingness to portray immigrants of color as uncivilized beasts unfit to walk among us."
For his part, Vance blames journalists, activists and those outraged by his false claims.
"If you're a reporter, or an activist, who didn't give a s--- about these suffering Americans until yesterday, I have some advice," Vance wrote. "Spare your outrage for your fellow citizens suffering under Kamala Harris's policies. Be outraged at yourself for letting this happen."
