During the recent Vice Presidential debate, JD Vance faced criticism after CBS moderator Margaret Brennan fact-checked his claims about illegal immigration affecting Springfield, Ohio, noting that many Haitian migrants there have legal status. Vance objected to the fact-checking, arguing it contradicted CBS's stated rules for the debate, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in CBS muting their microphones. Following the debate, Republicans, including Donald Trump, expressed outrage over the moderators' fact-checking tactics, framing it as biased against Vance. This incident highlights the growing contentiousness surrounding fact-checking in political debates, particularly for candidates aligned with Trump. Despite these challenges, some analysts suggest that Vance performed well overall in the debate, yet the fallout from the moderators' interventions may overshadow his success. The debate reflects a broader trend of candidates and their supporters blaming media moderators for perceived bias during political contests.