Senator JD Vance engaged in a heated exchange with CNN host Dana Bash, accusing her of giving preferential treatment to Democratic politicians during her interviews and dismissing concerns raised by his constituents about migrants in Springfield, Ohio.
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Senator JD Vance, the GOP vice presidential nominee, engaged in a contentious interview with CNN host Dana Bash on Sunday, accusing her of giving preferential treatment to Democratic politicians and dismissing the concerns of his constituents.
JD Vance Accuses CNN of Bias in Interview, Claims Trump's "Eating the Pets" Claim Has Substance
The interview centered around Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs. Vance maintained that he had heard this claim from his constituents and that the media had ignored the issue until Trump and Vance brought it up.
Bash challenged Vance on the accuracy of the claim, noting that Ohio officials had found no credible reports of such behavior. Vance responded by accusing Bash of not pushing back on Vice President Kamala Harris for casting the deciding vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, which he argued had caused financial hardship for many Americans.
JD Vance Accuses CNN of Bias in Interview, Claims Trump's "Eating the Pets" Claim Has Substance
Vance repeatedly insisted that his constituents had informed him about the migrants eating pets. He accused Bash of giving "multiple choice" questions to Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during their interviews but interrupting him constantly.
Bash defended her interviewing style, stating that she allowed Harris and Walz to answer questions directly without interrupting. She also pointed out that the media did not start reporting on the impact of the migrants on Springfield until Vance and Trump raised the issue.
JD Vance Accuses CNN of Bias in Interview, Claims Trump's "Eating the Pets" Claim Has Substance
Vance continued to press his claim that the media was ignoring the suffering of the American people caused by Harris's policies. He accused Bash of "letting Kamala Harris coast" and of not holding her accountable for the consequences of her actions.
Bash pressed Vance further on his comment about him creating stories, asking him again about the story's accuracy. Vance responded by saying that he was referring to the media's focus on the issue, not the migrants themselves.
The interview concluded with Vance reiterating his belief that the migrants were indeed eating pets, claiming that he had heard this from his constituents. Bash remained skeptical, emphasizing the lack of evidence to support such claims.
