‘Ethnic enclaves’: JD Vance sparks backlash over comments linking immigrants to crime

JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, made controversial remarks about ‘ethnic enclaves’ and crime during a campaign event. Vance implied that these communities elevate crime rates due to inadequate assimilation. Critics condemned his comments as racist, pointing to research that contradicts his claims. Vance cited his wife’s successful assimilation as a positive example.