This chapter explores the harmful narratives propagated by certain right-wing media regarding Haitian immigrants, especially during election campaigns. It highlights the resultant fears and violence faced by Haitian communities, emphasizing the detrimental impact of these portrayals on societal perceptions and treatment of immigrants.
In this public News Brief, we examine rightwing media's shameful incitement campaign against Haitian migrants and J.D. Vance's smarmy, grating rhetorical tactic of blaming nameless "constituents" for his stoking of a hate mob.