Sun Sep 15 16:22:32 UTC 2024: ## New York Times Accused of Inciting Violence Against GOP Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance
The New York Times has faced heavy criticism for an opinion piece that critics say incites violence against Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance. The article, written by columnist Jamelle Bouie, accused Vance of promoting “blood-and-soil nationalism” and suggested he would become more aggressive against immigrants if elected.
The piece drew immediate backlash on social media, with many users calling it “vile” and accusing the Times of essentially labeling Vance a Nazi. They pointed to the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, arguing that such rhetoric is dangerous and could lead to further violence.
The original headline of the article, “JD Vance’s Blood-and-Soil Nationalism Finds Its Target,” was changed to “Shouldn’t JD Vance Represent All of Ohio?” after the outcry. However, the underlying message and accusations of Vance promoting dangerous ideologies remained.
Vance’s campaign, as well as prominent figures like Donald Trump Jr. and former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, slammed the Times for targeting Vance while downplaying the rise of antisemitism under the Biden-Harris administration. Ortagus specifically cited the increase in attacks against Jewish Americans, noting that Vance is ardently pro-Israel and a strong advocate against antisemitism.
The controversy stems from Vance’s comments about the influx of Haitian immigrants into Springfield, Ohio, where residents have reported a spike in crime and other problems. While local officials dispute claims of violence and property destruction attributed to the Haitian community, Vance and Trump have repeated these allegations. Bouie’s article criticizes Vance for focusing on the immigrants’ ethnicity and origin, suggesting it amounts to a rejection of their belonging.
The Times has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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