This chapter examines the harmful narratives propagated by the media regarding Haitian migrants and the resulting xenophobia. It reveals how misinformation and selective reporting contribute to discrimination, impacting marginalized communities during pivotal moments like presidential debates.
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.