2022 VP hopeful JD Vance links ethnic enclaves to higher crime, cites "Gangs of New York," and advocates for assimilation-focused immigration policy.

Vice presidential hopeful JD Vance sparked controversy by claiming that "ethnic enclaves" can lead to higher crime rates in American cities, citing the movie "Gangs of New York" as evidence. He also argued for an American immigration policy that promotes assimilation, suggesting mass deportation could be a solution. However, critics point out that immigrants are less likely to commit violent crime than American-born citizens, and Vance did not address former President Trump's mass deportation plan.

August 16, 2024
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