JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate, defended Trump's false claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets. During a CNN interview, Vance claimed to have received 'firsthand accounts' from constituents but failed to provide evidence. Local officials, including the mayor, have repeatedly denied these allegations, asserting that pets are safe in Springfield. Vance acknowledged that he aims to create stories to draw media attention to local issues, but his comments have sparked significant backlash and accusations of spreading misinformation. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine also rejected these claims, labeling them as false and harmful. The controversy highlights the growing tensions surrounding immigration narratives in the political arena.