NBC News has come under scrutiny for its coverage of claims regarding cannibalism among Haitian migrants, a topic that has sparked controversy and accusations of misinformation. The issue began when Elon Musk, along with his cadre of boosters and various conservative influencers, were accused by NBC News of spreading unverified claims and smearing Haitian migrants by suggesting their involvement in cannibalism. Critics, including those targeted by the NBC article, have highlighted videos allegedly showing such acts and pointed out that NBC's own reporting contained admissions that such activities could indeed be occurring in Haiti. The debate has highlighted the complex dynamics of reporting on sensitive issues amidst a humanitarian crisis, raising questions about the role of media in verifying and disseminating information, and the impact of unvetted migrants entering countries.
You can’t make this crap up. @NBCNews tried to smear @Timcast @stillgray @elonmusk and others on @X for raising awareness that cannibal gangs exist in Haiti and that unvetted Haitians are coming into our country but… They admit twice that Haitian cannibals exist. https://t.co/40RgSqUpne
NBC publishes an article accusing me, Elon, and other “conservative influencers” of spreading “unverified claims” of Haitian cannibalism. They then proceed to verify the claims themselves in the fourth paragraph of the article. https://t.co/invkCnx7oF
I just find it amazing how NBC News saw fit to blame Elon and “right-wing influencers” for the Haitian cannibal thing, as if people can’t simply watch those videos with their own eyes and arrive at the conclusion that cannibalism is happening and that it’s terrible and not…
HOW DARE THE RACIST RIGHT WING AND ELON MUSK SMEAR THE HATIAN GANGS AS CANNIBALS WITH VIDEOS OF THEM EATING PEOPLE. https://t.co/j1XhOTiWfF
Elon Musk and conservative influencers have spread unverified claims to millions, smearing Haitian migrants as cannibals as they endure deep uncertainty about the future of their country and family members still there. https://t.co/iZCjMdenmu
NBC News just published an article attacking Elon Musk and “right-wing influencers” for “smearing” Haitians by bringing up their little problem with cannibal gangs. The media is really pushing the narrative that Haitian mass migration will be good for America and you’re a bad… https://t.co/loREDqdbCn
Elon Musk and his cadre of boosters are smearing Haitian migrants with claims of cannibalism amid a humanitarian crisis. @David_Ingram dug into it all and what he found was extremely upsetting https://t.co/ENMT3Rxi2j
I just received a request for comment from NBC News asking me to prove cannibalism exists in Haiti. I wish I was making this up. https://t.co/2MDywOyZzn